Review of Home Fries (1998) by Joshua G — 13 Oct 2007

An insult. Drew Barrymore & Luke Wilson.. WHAT. THE. HELL.

This review of Home Fries (1998) was written by Joshua G on 13 Oct 2007.

Home Fries has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dean M (1,337) on 09 Aug 2008

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Ao contrário da maioria, gostei do filme…

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