Review of Best of the Best (1989) by Ian P — 21 Sep 2007

80s-tastic, every real man has seen and the ladies never heard of! Kung-fu-tastic!

This review of Best of the Best (1989) was written by Ian P on 21 Sep 2007.

Best of the Best has generally received positive reviews.

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