Review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) by Eric F — 17 Jul 2007

Yiddish, orange soda-drinking natives + meg ryan back when she wasn't gross. genius.

This review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) was written by Eric F on 17 Jul 2007.

Joe Versus the Volcano has generally received mixed reviews.

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