Review of Bamboozled (2000) by David Edelstein for Slate — 26 Jun 2008

One of the least entertaining satires ever made.

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This review of Bamboozled (2000) was written by David Edelstein and published by Slate on 26 Jun 2008.

Bamboozled has generally received positive reviews.

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