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Review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) by That Guy W — 19 Jun 2011

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Doesn't miss a beat from the first one!

This review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) was written by That Guy W on 19 Jun 2011.

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

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