Review of Birthday Girl (2002) by Jess L — 22 Sep 2007

I really don't like Nicole Kidman as an actress and this film only reaffirms that.

This review of Birthday Girl (2002) was written by Jess L on 22 Sep 2007.

Birthday Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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