Review of Birthday Girl (2002) by Joshua S — 16 Aug 2006

Is it me or did Jennifer Aniston's DERAILED follow this style.

This review of Birthday Girl (2002) was written by Joshua S on 16 Aug 2006.

Birthday Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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