Review: It's playtime, kids, but don't even think of escaping 'Buddy,' a twisted faux-’90s artifact - Los Angeles Times

Review: It's playtime, kids, but don't even think of escaping 'Buddy,' a twisted faux-’90s artifact – Los Angeles Times

August 28, 2026

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