Review of Happy Gilmore (1996) by Peter P — 26 Apr 2011

One of Adam Sandlers better straight out goofy movies, and you gotta love Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin.

This review of Happy Gilmore (1996) was written by Peter P on 26 Apr 2011.

Happy Gilmore has generally received positive reviews.

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