Review of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) by Corey W — 25 Feb 2012

Considered a classic more for the concept than anything else, time has not been kind to these two.

This review of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) was written by Corey W on 25 Feb 2012.

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure has generally received positive reviews.

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