Review of Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) by Experiment626 — 15 Feb 2021

Didn't hate it. Didn't love it. Enough of a story to keep children entertained. Story is a pale comparison to Jumanji.

This review of Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) was written by Experiment626 on 15 February 2021.

Zathura: A Space Adventure has generally received positive reviews.

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