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Review of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) by Dan B — 24 Jan 2009

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Completely absurd -- and I love it. One of the funniest slapstick comedies ever.

This review of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) was written by Dan B on 24 Jan 2009.

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! has generally received very positive reviews.

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