Review of Stripes (2005) by Timothy J — 25 Aug 2013

The classic Bill Murray role before Ghost Busters.

This review of Stripes (2005) was written by Timothy J on 25 Aug 2013.

Stripes has generally received positive reviews.

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Solid comedy. Bill Murray is hilarious as usual…

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