Review of Stripes (1981) by Nick S — 28 Mar 2010

Comedy has come a long way. I love Bill Murray... and everybody in this... but comedy has come a long way...

This review of Stripes (1981) was written by Nick S on 28 Mar 2010.

Stripes has generally received positive reviews.

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