Review of Very Bad Things (1998) by Jordan A — 16 Aug 2007

Most of the jokes don't hit, but when they do, they are hysterical.

This review of Very Bad Things (1998) was written by Jordan A on 16 Aug 2007.

Very Bad Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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