Review of Adventures in Babysitting (1987) by Caitie N — 05 May 2009

Fun, modern day adventure. Columbus takes an everyday activity and makes it into a very entertaining film.

This review of Adventures in Babysitting (1987) was written by Caitie N on 05 May 2009.

Adventures in Babysitting has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gina H (111) on 21 Jul 2015

Slip me the cash, and I'll slip you the wiener! I don't have any cash! Then I don't have a wiener! That is what makes the whole movie great…

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