Its quirky attitude and Joe Dante's direction are all welcome in making a sometimes intriguing, exaggerated world, but "The Burbs" is held back by a highly predictable plot and use of clichés.
This review of The 'Burbs (1989) was written by Gamzguy17 on 21 Aug 2021.
The 'Burbs has generally received positive reviews.
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