Review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) by David Y — 30 Jul 2007

Romantic comedy.

Meg Ryan.

Tom Hanks.

Critics hated it.

All this means this movie could have been great.

Nope.

This review of Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) was written by David Y on 30 Jul 2007.

Joe Versus the Volcano has generally received mixed reviews.

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