Review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) by Merryn S — 01 Feb 2008

The first time, I hated it, the second time it grew on me, and now I love it.

This review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) was written by Merryn S on 01 Feb 2008.

Joe Versus the Volcano has generally received mixed reviews.

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Quite simply one of the 10 best movies ever produced. If you don't like it, you didn't get it. Open your heart and watch it again…

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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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