Review of Small Time Crooks (2000) by Susan Stark for Detroit News — 01 Jan 2000

The grown-up's comedy of choice for summer.

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This review of Small Time Crooks (2000) was written by Susan Stark and published by Detroit News on 01 Jan 2000.

Small Time Crooks has generally received positive reviews.

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