Review of Trading Places (1983) by 'Amber L — 10 Sep 2013

It's just not Christmas without this movie!!! Hilarious, when Murphy was doing everything right and everyone gobbled it up! Fantastic!

This review of Trading Places (1983) was written by 'Amber L on 10 Sep 2013.

Trading Places has generally received very positive reviews.

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