Review of Risky Business (1983) by Caitlin B — 10 Feb 2008

Tom Cruise, pre Scientology-induced lunacy.

This review of Risky Business (1983) was written by Caitlin B on 10 Feb 2008.

Risky Business has generally received positive reviews.

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I do not see how this movie can be good. There was not much of plot and not much acting. It was not as funny and not as entertaining…

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Fun, but not the best…

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