Review of The Cannonball Run (1981) by Thomas B — 17 May 2013

It's not as bad as people make it out to be. It's fun for what it is, a goofy comedy.

This review of The Cannonball Run (1981) was written by Thomas B on 17 May 2013.

The Cannonball Run has generally received mixed reviews.

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