Review of Repo Man (1984) by Paul N — 27 Dec 2009

This is a wonderful, ideal feel-good 80s film. Nothing more. Nothing less.

This review of Repo Man (1984) was written by Paul N on 27 Dec 2009.

Repo Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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