Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Crash B — 04 Mar 2010

Great fun movie. All ways makes me laugh.

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Crash B on 04 Mar 2010.

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

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John Cusack would rather die than not be with Beth...but, he just can't seem to pull off suicide…

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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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Set and spike comedy. Way too predictable…

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