Review of Bananas!* (2009) by Chris B — 17 Dec 2008

Woody Allen as an actor is a genius in this movie.

This review of Bananas!* (2009) was written by Chris B on 17 Dec 2008.

Bananas!* has generally received positive reviews.

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No no no no no! I'm so glad Woody Allen does not make pictures with this kind of humor nowadays. He certainly grew up…

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