Review of Zelig (1983) by Jon T — 02 Feb 2009

I couldn't finish it. Wasn't very engaging. It would have been more so if they had just made the film instead of a mockumentary.

This review of Zelig (1983) was written by Jon T on 02 Feb 2009.

Zelig has generally received very positive reviews.

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