Review of Birthday Girl (2002) by Wenny C — 29 May 2007

I like this movie. quite interesting story. and the idea is really suitable.

This review of Birthday Girl (2002) was written by Wenny C on 29 May 2007.

Birthday Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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