Review of Silent Movie (1976) by Sam F — 05 Mar 2017

Don't let the "silent" part put you off, this is one of Mel Brooks' best and funniest movies!

This review of Silent Movie (1976) was written by Sam F on 05 Mar 2017.

Silent Movie has generally received positive reviews.

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