Review of Trading Places (1983) by Andreas N — 30 Nov 2010

One of the funniest movies ever, never gets old.

This review of Trading Places (1983) was written by Andreas N on 30 Nov 2010.

Trading Places has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Gracjanski (417) on 09 Feb 2021

The story and dialogues are too simple, to I didnt enjoy the jokes also. Sometimes the scenes are even very unrealistic…

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By Jon R (512) on 12 Nov 2017

A mild comedy that is watchable, but overrated and forgettable. (First and only viewing - In my mid-twenties)…

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