Review of Clockstoppers (2002) by Guy! — 25 Apr 2007

A perfectly good idea, but sadly wasted. This movie is like a matrix movie intended for 4-year-olds.

This review of Clockstoppers (2002) was written by Guy! on 25 April 2007.

Clockstoppers has generally received mixed reviews.

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