Review of Fame (2009) by Nansi-Louise M — 02 Aug 2007

Ok if ur a camp lover of the musical...this one will have u beaming!!!

Xnx.

This review of Fame (2009) was written by Nansi-Louise M on 02 Aug 2007.

Fame has generally received mixed reviews.

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