Review of Somebody Up There Likes Me (2013) by Aldo G — 08 Dec 2011

One of the best sports bio movies ever done.

This review of Somebody Up There Likes Me (2013) was written by Aldo G on 08 Dec 2011.

Somebody Up There Likes Me has generally received positive reviews.

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