Review of Going Berserk (1983) by Michael W — 05 Apr 2012

Hysterical,if you understand spoofs & are in tune with the current events of that time period & names, I.E Ed Reese/Edwin Meese.

This review of Going Berserk (1983) was written by Michael W on 05 Apr 2012.

Going Berserk has generally received mixed reviews.

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