Review of Hopscotch (1980) by Kevin Y — 07 Aug 2008

Nothing unmissable, but fun, mostly because Walter Matthau is so relentlessly likable.

This review of Hopscotch (1980) was written by Kevin Y on 07 Aug 2008.

Hopscotch has generally received positive reviews.

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