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Review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) by Kate R — 22 Mar 2009

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"That would be me. I've been swimming in raw sewage and I love it!".

This review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) was written by Kate R on 22 Mar 2009.

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

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