Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Leo B — 21 Dec 2008

2 dollars I want my 2 dollars! Pure genius!

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Leo B on 21 Dec 2008.

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

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Pretty nice and funny, it just missed out a few things, but was very fun to watch skiing and the kid who shouted 2 dollars…

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Set and spike comedy. Way too predictable…

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