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Review of Punchline (1988) by James H — 06 Jan 2010

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Is it a comedy or a drama? Is it a dramam about comedians or a comedy with drama in it? I never could tell.

This review of Punchline (1988) was written by James H on 06 Jan 2010.

Punchline has generally received mixed reviews.

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It's amazing that a movie that proves that it can be funny, fails to be so in the one area where you expect it…

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