Review of Weird Science (1985) by Jovon T — 08 Aug 2010

*** Good.

Whilst this features a reasonable cast, plus amusing gags, overall, it is an inferior John Hughes film.

This review of Weird Science (1985) was written by Jovon T on 08 Aug 2010.

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