Review of One Crazy Summer (1986) by Ryan D — 27 May 2008

Not quite as good as Better Off Dead, but just as likeable.

This review of One Crazy Summer (1986) was written by Ryan D on 27 May 2008.

One Crazy Summer has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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The film is so successful at turning your brain into something resembling mashed potatoes that it is not clear when you'll be able to respond…

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

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