Review of Slacker (1990) by Jamie E — 28 Aug 2010

An artistic stoner film with paranoia, conspiracy theories and a looot of dialoque and personalities. Witty at some times. Philosophical and thoughtprovoking at all times.

This review of Slacker (1990) was written by Jamie E on 28 Aug 2010.

Slacker has generally received positive reviews.

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