Review of Gigantic (2008) by Jennifer N — 17 May 2008

Not as insightful as I would have hoped, but the kid (who is OBSESSED with John Linnell) enjoyed it thoroughly. Good stuff.

This review of Gigantic (2008) was written by Jennifer N on 17 May 2008.

Gigantic has generally received mixed reviews.

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