Review of Meatballs (1979) by Craig W — 08 Jan 2014

My Favorite Comedy Film Is 1933's Duck Soup.

This review of Meatballs (1979) was written by Craig W on 08 Jan 2014.

Meatballs has generally received positive reviews.

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