Review of Stir Crazy (1980) by Shae S — 07 Jun 2014

Some funny moments, but it's pretty forgettable.

This review of Stir Crazy (1980) was written by Shae S on 07 Jun 2014.

Stir Crazy has generally received positive reviews.

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