Review of Blue Thunder (1983) by Bob W — 16 Nov 2007

Goofy super-helicopter doing 360 degree arcs with predictable 80's cliches.

This review of Blue Thunder (1983) was written by Bob W on 16 Nov 2007.

Blue Thunder has generally received positive reviews.

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