Review of Happy Gilmore (1996) by Jen K — 04 May 2013

I love it, its just funny and really it isn't making fun of golfing, its making fun of thickheaded hockey players.

This review of Happy Gilmore (1996) was written by Jen K on 04 May 2013.

Happy Gilmore has generally received positive reviews.

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