Review of WarGames (1983) by Lauren C — 21 Apr 2008

Considering when this movie was made this was a great movie with a wild technical imagination. Imagine today's.

"unthinkable" technology back then.

This review of WarGames (1983) was written by Lauren C on 21 Apr 2008.

WarGames has generally received very positive reviews.

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