Review of Cry-Baby (1990) by Karen A — 27 Mar 2010

It was a good movie , musical . overall very good.

This review of Cry-Baby (1990) was written by Karen A on 27 Mar 2010.

Cry-Baby has generally received positive reviews.

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Hatchet's parts were the funniest. some good songs. LOVE looking at traci lords…

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By Ron Wolfe (6) for Tulsa World (603) on 21 Jan 2015

It has a great score of obscure '50s rock and doo-wop. It has the candy-colored look of a '50s musical…

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