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Review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) by Bob S — 01 Jun 2012

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I've been swimming in raw sewage, I love it! Enough said.

This review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) was written by Bob S on 01 Jun 2012.

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear has generally received positive reviews.

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