Review of Dean Spanley (2008) by Carreh R — 25 Aug 2012

The acting's the thing in this whimsical film.

This review of Dean Spanley (2008) was written by Carreh R on 25 Aug 2012.

Dean Spanley has generally received very positive reviews.

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