Review of UHF (1989) by Jeff C — 04 Jan 2008

An Underrated cult classic comedy released in the wrong time (the blockbuster summer of 1989). I would write more but I gotta teach poodles how to fly!

This review of UHF (1989) was written by Jeff C on 04 Jan 2008.

UHF has generally received positive reviews.

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Corny parodies and cartoony violence is okay, but they kill way too many helpless animals in this thing for me to enjoy it very much…

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