Review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) by Tenneale G — 09 Sep 2007

I can't remember much about this movie but I liked it at the time.

This review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) was written by Tenneale G on 09 Sep 2007.

Joe Versus the Volcano has generally received mixed reviews.

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