Review of The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) by Ripö M — 20 Dec 2008

Criminally underrated madcap 40s screwball homage comedy is unjustly forgotten Coen Brothers masterpiece. Jennifer Jason Leigh rocks.

This review of The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) was written by Ripö M on 20 Dec 2008.

The Hudsucker Proxy has generally received positive reviews.

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