Review of Evan Almighty (2007) by Bryan F — 22 Mar 2012

It lacks a point. It wasn't very funny.

This review of Evan Almighty (2007) was written by Bryan F on 22 Mar 2012.

Evan Almighty has generally received mixed reviews.

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