Review of Bustin' Loose (1981) by Mike P — 14 Nov 2006

Classic Richard Pryor! One of his best performances.

This review of Bustin' Loose (1981) was written by Mike P on 14 Nov 2006.

Bustin' Loose has generally received mixed reviews.

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By The M (301) on 26 Apr 2009

Wow this film is great by richard pryor are greatest performed with an 8 kid & the teacher for the road trip…

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A warm-hearted comedy involving a bunch of orphan kids promises neither a rewarding evening nor the best use of Pryor's considerable talent…

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By Jessica W (485) on 25 Oct 2007

Richard Pryor has always been a favorite of mine. But, now my 4 year old niece loves this movie…

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By Private U (13,627) on 18 Jul 2008

Hilarious, this movie is a killer! Good job Richard Pryor…

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Richard Pryor's acting is actually decent, but the movie is pretty generic…

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By Craig S (631) on 14 Oct 2009

Another great family movie from the 80's. Richard Pryor is an excellent actor, takes small roles and makes them big…

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