Review of Best of the Best (1989) by -Chris- — 12 May 2008

Awesome movie. Beginning of a great franchise.

This review of Best of the Best (1989) was written by -Chris- on 12 May 2008.

Best of the Best has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mark B (2,206) on 09 Sep 2010

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