Review of Getting Even with Dad (1994) by James B — 14 Jun 2015

I don't know....it wasn't horrible. It was just weird. Very weird.

This review of Getting Even with Dad (1994) was written by James B on 14 Jun 2015.

Getting Even with Dad has generally received mixed reviews.

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