Review of Drowning by Numbers (1988) by Ernest E — 22 Apr 2009

Best movie ever for girls night in and we hate the men in our lives.

This review of Drowning by Numbers (1988) was written by Ernest E on 22 Apr 2009.

Drowning by Numbers has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jeff S (1,369) on 15 Jan 2008

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