Review of Stripes (1981) by Kevin B — 25 Feb 2011

A formative Murray film of my youth. Feel-good ending and nonsensical fun.

This review of Stripes (1981) was written by Kevin B on 25 Feb 2011.

Stripes has generally received positive reviews.

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