Review of Life Stinks (1991) by Jason D — 30 Dec 2007

Warm hearted comedy. Mel Brooks is hilarious.

This review of Life Stinks (1991) was written by Jason D on 30 Dec 2007.

Life Stinks has generally received mixed reviews.

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I don't like comedy drama much but life stinks shows you well life stinks in a comedic way the film was funny yet dramatic a film that is always…

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Mel Brooks' Life Stinks is a fitfully funny vaudeville caricature about life on Skid Row…

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By Addison P (213) on 10 May 2010

This definitely has some funny moments, but not one of my favorite Mel Brooks films…

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Heck! This MOVIE stinks! Not funny in the least…

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