Review of Footloose (1984) by Shorty S — 27 Apr 2012

Gotta footloose....cut loose pick up my saturday shoes....

This review of Footloose (1984) was written by Shorty S on 27 Apr 2012.

Footloose has generally received positive reviews.

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