Review of Slacker (1990) by Adam P — 10 Feb 2008

A wonderfully innovative and consistently hilarious indie breakthrough.

This review of Slacker (1990) was written by Adam P on 10 Feb 2008.

Slacker has generally received positive reviews.

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