Review of Adventures in Babysitting (1987) by Josh W — 16 Feb 2010

This is the movie that founded my boyhood crush on Elisabeth Shue... and it's a good flick too.

This review of Adventures in Babysitting (1987) was written by Josh W on 16 Feb 2010.

Adventures in Babysitting has generally received positive reviews.

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