Review of Funny Farm (1988) by Mitchell R — 24 Dec 2007

This isn't one of Chevy Chase's best flicks, but I love it all the same.

This review of Funny Farm (1988) was written by Mitchell R on 24 Dec 2007.

Funny Farm has generally received mixed reviews.

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Chevy Chase playing a city slicker who moves to the country so he can write the great American novel. Hilarity ensures. Need I say more…

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