Review of Bananas!* (2009) by Adam C — 11 Jul 2012

Funny stuff! Very good early Woody Allen work!

This review of Bananas!* (2009) was written by Adam C on 11 Jul 2012.

Bananas!* has generally received positive reviews.

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