Review of Waterworld (1995) by Fabien B — 03 Nov 2009

My 1st 15 at the cinema...a disappointment.

This review of Waterworld (1995) was written by Fabien B on 03 Nov 2009.

Waterworld has generally received mixed reviews.

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