Review of The Lawnmower Man (1992) by Derek R — 09 Jun 2007

Dull and confusing attempt to make a video game into a philosophical concept.

This review of The Lawnmower Man (1992) was written by Derek R on 09 June 2007.

The Lawnmower Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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