Review of Great Expectations (1998) by Chris — 16 Jun 2008

Que mejor que tener un hombre en tus manos... y verle la cara de bobo enamorado... son tan pateticos jajaja. pero igual los quiero.

This review of Great Expectations (1998) was written by Chris on 16 Jun 2008.

Great Expectations has generally received positive reviews.

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