Review of Adventures in Babysitting (1987) by Andy P — 05 Oct 2012

Chris Columbus' good intentioned family comedy is charming and often funny, if not a little too cheesy for today's audiences.

This review of Adventures in Babysitting (1987) was written by Andy P on 05 Oct 2012.

Adventures in Babysitting has generally received positive reviews.

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