Review of The 'Burbs (1989) by Michael S. Y — 16 Aug 2012

Overall just brilliant fun, really funny in places and such a great last half hour, weird ending. Great end credits music though...

This review of The 'Burbs (1989) was written by Michael S. Y on 16 Aug 2012.

The 'Burbs has generally received positive reviews.

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