Review of The Great Outdoors (1988) by Brittany B — 14 Jul 2007

Oh man yes! " a pontoon boat...what are you going to do with a pontoon boat retake Omaha Beach" HA HA HA I must be old fashioned I like lips and assholes".

This review of The Great Outdoors (1988) was written by Brittany B on 14 Jul 2007.

The Great Outdoors has generally received mixed reviews.

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