Review of Get Shorty (1995) by Bill S — 23 Apr 2015

Good comical gangster makes movies flick where the good performances elevate to an even higher level.

This review of Get Shorty (1995) was written by Bill S on 23 Apr 2015.

Get Shorty has generally received positive reviews.

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