Review of Happy Gilmore (1996) by Douglas S — 31 Jul 2013

Best comedy ever made. Critics don't know what they smokin'!

This review of Happy Gilmore (1996) was written by Douglas S on 31 Jul 2013.

Happy Gilmore has generally received positive reviews.

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I had actually only seen this once around the time it was released. Not a great movie but works if you want something light…

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