Review of Coming to America (1988) by Deb J — 08 May 2009

LOVEEEEEE this movie..I have watched it a billion times..one of the funniest & greatest movies with Eddie Muprhy.

This review of Coming to America (1988) was written by Deb J on 08 May 2009.

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