Review of EDtv (1999) by Mark D — 22 Jul 2008

I actually did not find it as good as everyone said..maybe its just me..

This review of EDtv (1999) was written by Mark D on 22 Jul 2008.

EDtv has generally received mixed reviews.

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Edtv is a good movie to sit down and watch with anybody but I don't have any intent to put in any more hours watching it again…

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EdTV! I know this movie doesn't seem like it deserves 4 stars, but it really does. I was expecting way, way worse than the ratings on here…

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