Review of Footloose (1984) by Jacob B — 21 Sep 2014

Clichéd, if not nauseating, but Bonnie Tyler rocks!

This review of Footloose (1984) was written by Jacob B on 21 Sep 2014.

Footloose has generally received positive reviews.

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