Review of The 'Burbs (1989) by Eva J — 30 May 2009

I just cant in good conscious give a Tom Hanks movie anything lower then 3 stars.

This review of The 'Burbs (1989) was written by Eva J on 30 May 2009.

The 'Burbs has generally received positive reviews.

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