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Review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) by Rory A — 25 Apr 2008

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This is definitely the least funny of the naked Gun flicks, and if you don't see it, I won't be mad atcha...

This review of The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) was written by Rory A on 25 Apr 2008.

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

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