Review of Joe's Apartment (1996) by Melissa W — 14 Dec 2016

Some really funny moments,...and a lot of sexism. Yuck.

This review of Joe's Apartment (1996) was written by Melissa W on 14 Dec 2016.

Joe's Apartment has generally received mixed reviews.

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