Review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) by Michael M — 20 Nov 2007

Cult flick.... catch it on the TV sometime it's not bad.

This review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) was written by Michael M on 20 Nov 2007.

Joe Versus the Volcano has generally received mixed reviews.

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Like Woody Allen's filmmaking evolution played out in reverse: it starts as smart, existential black comedy and ends in broad, zany caricature…

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I really enjoyed this surreal, bittersweet rom-com, but I think I will enjoy it even more upon subsequent viewings…

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Not too bad, but you would have to pay me to watch it again…

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