Review of Blue Thunder (1983) by Darryl J — 14 Feb 2009

Cops in choppers, started off slowly, was starting to look like a decent enough flick and then, overkill, shame!

This review of Blue Thunder (1983) was written by Darryl J on 14 Feb 2009.

Blue Thunder has generally received positive reviews.

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