Review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) by Amber P — 06 Aug 2007

A great cast could not save this weak (WEAK) script.

This review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) was written by Amber P on 06 Aug 2007.

Joe Versus the Volcano has generally received mixed reviews.

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Thank you. Thank you for my life. The Ocean scene where Joe utters these words is the greatest scene of any movie ever made…

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I didn't hate it, but I diidn;t really like it either…

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