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Review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) by Joseph A — 03 Aug 2008

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I never liked silly humor.. this movie is overrated.

This review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) was written by Joseph A on 03 Aug 2008.

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

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