Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Brian T — 03 May 2008

TWO DOLLARS! I WANT MY TWO DOLLARS! Why is John Cusack in the rain in a leather jacket in every movie?

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Brian T on 03 May 2008.

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

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