Review of The 'Burbs (1989) by Claudio M — 06 Mar 2009

La mejor pelicula de tom hanks, muy lejos !!

This review of The 'Burbs (1989) was written by Claudio M on 06 Mar 2009.

The 'Burbs has generally received positive reviews.

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