Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Jamison R — 27 Apr 2010

Why can't comedies today be more like this?

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Jamison R on 27 Apr 2010.

Better Off Dead... has generally received positive reviews.

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I really really really enjoyed this. I once built a bird house, but it was condemned by the fair housing committee…

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By Teddy V (311) on 27 Aug 2013

John Cusack provando desde cedo que consegue segurar um filme com seu talento…

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