Review of One Crazy Summer (1986) by Jean B — 22 Feb 2006

80s john cusack = how can you NOT like it??

This review of One Crazy Summer (1986) was written by Jean B on 22 Feb 2006.

One Crazy Summer has generally received mixed reviews.

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

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By Michael C (2,821) on 04 Mar 2010

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