Review of The 'Burbs (1989) by Dustin M — 08 Dec 2009

The quotes in this movie are unforgetable.

This review of The 'Burbs (1989) was written by Dustin M on 08 Dec 2009.

The 'Burbs has generally received positive reviews.

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What's wrong with The 'Burbs? It's not funny. Why is it not funny? It's just not. Not remotely, momentarily, intermittently or otherwise funny…

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By Matt G (2,017) on 19 Nov 2016

After this second viewing, my thoughts are really pushed forward that this SHOULD'VE been a critique of suburban boredom and paranoia…

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By Ike L (21) on 14 Oct 2018

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By Brandon V (9) on 30 Oct 2017

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By Gene Siskel (446) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 22 Feb 2017

The script would like to be a horror film, a comedy and a commentary on suburban living, but it doesn't hit any target…

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By Gabriel C (666) on 14 Jan 2017

Pretty funny movie. Its pretty dated, but its fun to see an 80's movie such as this. Kinda funny to see Corey Feldman in this…

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Again I saw this a lot as a kid, I have to see it again…

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