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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