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Review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) by Jonathan S — 14 Aug 2010

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What gags they got away with back then. Can't pass up Leslie Nielson films!

This review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) was written by Jonathan S on 14 Aug 2010.

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

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