Review of Slackers (2002) by J K — 17 May 2007

A more obnoxious version of the Animal House-PCU college debauchery genre. Has some funny moments. I SO wanted to punch Jason Schwartzman in the face.

This review of Slackers (2002) was written by J K on 17 May 2007.

Slackers has generally received mixed reviews.

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