Review of Happy Gilmore (1996) by James D — 30 Jun 2012

I hate golf, but this is the best sport comedy I've ever seen.

This review of Happy Gilmore (1996) was written by James D on 30 Jun 2012.

Happy Gilmore has generally received positive reviews.

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Happy Gilmore is like the title, happy, and not only happy, the movie is very enjoyable, fun, funny, and it just a good time, Sandler and all…

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