Review of Celebrity (1998) by Ryan M — 24 Nov 2008

Hilarious.Great cast and Branagh does one hell of an Allen.

This review of Celebrity (1998) was written by Ryan M on 24 Nov 2008.

Celebrity has generally received mixed reviews.

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