Camp counsellor Tripper (Murray) is a John Belushi clone whose 'charisma' dominates the film's standard wackiness and sentimental story (of a kid who doesn't fit).
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This review of Meatballs (1979) was written by Derek Adams and published by Time Out on 23 Jun 2006.
Meatballs has generally received positive reviews.
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