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Review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) by Devil M — 12 Aug 2009

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Naked gun shows signs of slowing down, but it still was pretty funny.

This review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) was written by Devil M on 12 Aug 2009.

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

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