Review of Best of the Best (1989) by Dean R — 17 Jul 2007

AWESOME MOVIE GREAT ENDING SURPRISED THE AMERICANS DIDN'T ACTUALLY WIN.

This review of Best of the Best (1989) was written by Dean R on 17 Jul 2007.

Best of the Best has generally received positive reviews.

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