Review of Bamboozled (2000) by Anthony S — 17 Jun 2007

Spike has point in this film but completely misses it's mark. Just executed very badly.

This review of Bamboozled (2000) was written by Anthony S on 17 Jun 2007.

Bamboozled has generally received positive reviews.

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