Review of Adventures in Babysitting (1987) by Nathaniel R — 29 May 2012

Outrageously fun! "Nobody leave here without singin' the blues".

This review of Adventures in Babysitting (1987) was written by Nathaniel R on 29 May 2012.

Adventures in Babysitting has generally received positive reviews.

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