Review of One Crazy Summer (1986) by Sagin W — 27 Jan 2007

A John Cusack staple, and on of his movies you just can't miss.

This review of One Crazy Summer (1986) was written by Sagin W on 27 Jan 2007.

One Crazy Summer has generally received mixed reviews.

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Its a cute comedy, but can't quite compare to Better Off Dead. Also Demi Moore is a TERRIBLE Lip syncher…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 24 Jan 2011

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