Review of Happy Gilmore (1996) by Jamal G — 19 Jul 2011

This is to Adam Sandler like Quentin Tarantino is to Pulp Fiction.

This review of Happy Gilmore (1996) was written by Jamal G on 19 Jul 2011.

Happy Gilmore has generally received positive reviews.

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