Review of Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) by Jason C — 15 Jan 2011

Didn't really enjoy this much like I did on the 1st movie.

This review of Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) was written by Jason C on 15 Jan 2011.

Smokey and the Bandit II has generally received mixed reviews.

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