Review of Catfish (2010) by Natalie R — 30 Nov 2012

Why is it only women being fooled? SOMEONE answer me. I want to see a man being fooled. Purely out of curiosity, I'm not a feminist. Why is it always women? WHY?!?!

This review of Catfish (2010) was written by Natalie R on 30 Nov 2012.

Catfish has generally received positive reviews.

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