Review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) by Linda M — 20 Feb 2012

Fantastic movie, absolutely wonderful.

John Patrick Shanley at perhaps his best :).

This review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) was written by Linda M on 20 Feb 2012.

Joe Versus the Volcano has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Shyam K (11) on 14 Oct 2014

I never would have expected this. I'm fairly confident I watched at least parts of Joe Versus the Volcano decades ago and hated it…

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By Jonathan G (1,045) on 11 Feb 2016

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By Stephanie S (586) on 03 Sep 2013

My favorite movie of all time. Getting Constant Total Amazement (part of a quote from the movie) tattooed on my arm next month…

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By Scott A (1,031) on 23 Aug 2013

A Hanks movie I have always wanted to see, and finally have…

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By Dillon L (734) on 04 Jul 2015

Some great ideas that don't pan out beginning is way better then the end…

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By Joseph M (12) on 02 Jul 2018

I feel terrible that I cannot remember much of this movie because I remember loving it on first viewing…

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By James B (2,746) on 27 May 2013

I'm not sure what it is about this movie. But it makes me laugh so hard I cry. I'm still trying to figure out how I can invest in Boobaru…

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By Bronwen L (7) on 19 May 2018

Thank you. Thank you for my life. The Ocean scene where Joe utters these words is the greatest scene of any movie ever made…

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By Scott R (2,451) on 15 Aug 2016

The beginning, albeit a little drawn-out, is great…

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