Review of Hopscotch (1980) by Mary A — 29 Mar 2009

Good comedy with Matthau. Climax is a bit weird though; makes me think something got left out on the cutting room floor.

This review of Hopscotch (1980) was written by Mary A on 29 Mar 2009.

Hopscotch has generally received positive reviews.

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