Review of Better Off Dead... (1985) by Jacob G — 31 Mar 2008

Classic 80's fun; eminently quotable, and great characters.

This review of Better Off Dead... (1985) was written by Jacob G on 31 Mar 2008.

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

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This is simply a mess. Quite honestly, the worst movie I think I've ever seen; or at least that I recall seeing…

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Some of the jokes just fall flat but, I did still manage to chuckle a fair amount regardless of it's faults…

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