Review of The Onion Movie (2008) by Colin H — 18 Jun 2008

I love the Onion News and so it's no surprise that I'd love the Onion Movie. I'm glad they skipped a plot (for the most part) and just ran 88 minutes of hilarious skits.

This review of The Onion Movie (2008) was written by Colin H on 18 Jun 2008.

The Onion Movie has generally received positive reviews.

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