Review of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) by Galaxy Quest P — 21 Apr 2012

It was a good story and good acting but it missed something to make it 5 stars.

This review of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) was written by Galaxy Quest P on 21 Apr 2012.

A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints has generally received positive reviews.

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