Review of But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) by Steph O — 03 Jun 2010

An interesting script with a few good laughs.

This review of But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) was written by Steph O on 03 Jun 2010.

But I'm a Cheerleader has generally received positive reviews.

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F**king hilarious. It's a shameless John Waters ripoff no question but I didn't care because But I'm A Cheerleader is so unbelievably funny…

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