Review of Congo (1972) by Brian N — 27 Jun 2008

Didn't come close to doing the book justice.

This review of Congo (1972) was written by Brian N on 27 Jun 2008.

Congo has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Trevor C (307) on 24 Feb 2013

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By Gavin M (668) on 19 Aug 2015

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By James W (1,855) on 22 Feb 2015

I just rewatched this and I'll admit, it was A LOT cheesier than I remembered, but it was still exciting and also made me laugh. I recommend…

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By J P Doná T (13) on 29 Dec 2015

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By Steven I (82) on 09 May 2015

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