Review of Bananas!* (2009) by Jason E — 07 Nov 2010

Woody Allen is brilliant at times, however the movie is overwhelmed by cheezey slapstick.

This review of Bananas!* (2009) was written by Jason E on 07 Nov 2010.

Bananas!* has generally received positive reviews.

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Of course I love this! It's hysterically funny and original, and my father co-wrote it! :)…

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