Review of Trading Places (1983) by Douglas R — 14 Sep 2009

One of my favourite Eddie Murphy filums. Not laugh-out-loud hilarious, just well played and you see Jamie Lee Curtis' boobies.

This review of Trading Places (1983) was written by Douglas R on 14 Sep 2009.

Trading Places has generally received very positive reviews.

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