Review of Heavyweights (1995) by Nathaniel B — 17 Aug 2008

Ben Stiller was funnier in this than in Dodgeball.

This review of Heavyweights (1995) was written by Nathaniel B on 17 Aug 2008.

Heavyweights has generally received positive reviews.

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