Review of Happy Gilmore (1996) by Dave D — 30 Jul 2011

Good, funny, and better than Billy Madison.

This review of Happy Gilmore (1996) was written by Dave D on 30 Jul 2011.

Happy Gilmore has generally received positive reviews.

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