Review of Wing Commander (1999) by Tom A — 28 Feb 2009

Yah, highly derivative of Star Wars and it's well made enough, but totally forgettable.

This review of Wing Commander (1999) was written by Tom A on 28 Feb 2009.

Wing Commander has generally received negative reviews.

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