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Review of A Simple Wish (1997) by Dan B — 08 Jun 2006

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ACTUALLY FUCKING SAW THIS!! HOW?!?!?It was ok tho, at the time..

This review of A Simple Wish (1997) was written by Dan B on 08 Jun 2006.

A Simple Wish has generally received positive reviews.

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By Chloe B (98) on 04 Nov 2007

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Martin Short proves his comedic brilliance…

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By Grëg W (4,011) on 11 Jan 2008

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Not even Short can make A Simple Wish memorable, often looking as though he's merely surviving the work, stripped of his killer instinct…

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