Review of One Crazy Summer (1986) by Steven S — 02 Mar 2009

This movie was so ridiculous at times that it was kind of enjoyable because of that.

This review of One Crazy Summer (1986) was written by Steven S on 02 Mar 2009.

One Crazy Summer has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Zoran S (642) on 23 Apr 2010

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By Adam L. D (45) on 23 Jun 2013

For all its nonsense this movie is just plain funny and fun to watch! loved this when I was a teen and still love it today! classic 80's zany ness…

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By Darren E (108) on 23 Aug 2009

This was another classic summertime beach 80's movie which leaves you rooting for the underdogs…

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By Nancy H (77) on 18 Jul 2010

And the other Savage Steve Holland masterpiece. Of course having my boy mr.Cusack in it doesn't hurt either…

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By Bill B (2,505) on 13 Jan 2013

One of those fun 80's movies I hadn't seen in a good long while; gave it a re-watch on cable last night…

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By Kristina K (624) on 15 Apr 2010

I love this movie. It was a great early film for John Cusack and Demi Moore. Bobcat Goldthwait is hilarious as the Stork twin Egg…

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By Adam P (1,180) on 26 Apr 2012

This was cute john cusack was great in this…

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By Angela C (334) on 17 Apr 2011

Great Eighties comedy about friends, diversity, reminds me of the Goonies a bit, very funny…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 17 Sep 2017

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