Review of Airplane! (1980) by Alex C — 10 Aug 2012

Anyone who doesn't find at least one of the jokes in this movie funny probably killed their inner child a long time ago.

This review of Airplane! (1980) was written by Alex C on 10 Aug 2012.

Airplane! has generally received very positive reviews.

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