Review of Stripes (1981) by Tim P — 21 Jul 2011

Painfully unfunny. Full of adolescent humor which I didn't find funny - and I'm an adolescent!

This review of Stripes (1981) was written by Tim P on 21 Jul 2011.

Stripes has generally received positive reviews.

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