Review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) by Tim B — 10 Feb 2008

I love Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan but they could not save this script.

This review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) was written by Tim B on 10 Feb 2008.

Joe Versus the Volcano has generally received mixed reviews.

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