Review of Down Periscope (1996) by Shakeel G — 01 Apr 2013

This was funny as hell and very underrated.

This review of Down Periscope (1996) was written by Shakeel G on 01 Apr 2013.

Down Periscope has generally received positive reviews.

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Down Periscope makes a surprisingly successful launch, with plenty of brisk one-liners and a promising set-up…

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By Chris A (1,156) on 07 Jun 2013

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 02 Nov 2016

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By Michael V (1,099) on 23 Mar 2012

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By Natalia G (10) on 10 Mar 2011

One of my favorite movies of all time; people think it's stupid but I loved it. Just sayin…

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By Kevin J (569) on 12 Mar 2014

A movie so impossibly unrealistic it's hilarious--never meant to be taken seriously in the first place, and all the better for it…

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By Chad T (108) on 29 Dec 2011

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