Review of Trading Places (1983) by Simon D — 29 Aug 2009

Made in the year of my birth and is still hilarious after over 30 viewings.

This review of Trading Places (1983) was written by Simon D on 29 Aug 2009.

Trading Places has generally received very positive reviews.

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