Review of They Live (1988) by Alec B — 06 May 2016

A pure slice of 80's with a cool whipped topping of social commentary. Delicious.

This review of They Live (1988) was written by Alec B on 06 May 2016.

They Live has generally received positive reviews.

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Obey, Submit, No Free Thought. This movie is brilliant. Roddy Piper puts on special glasses and can see through the lies. And then he kicks ass…

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