Review of Housesitter (1992) by Jordan M — 20 May 2011

Truly feel-good. Frank Oz delivers a well-crafted, concise screwball comedy in the vein of The Awful Truth and Wish Upon a Star. A success!

This review of Housesitter (1992) was written by Jordan M on 20 May 2011.

Housesitter has generally received mixed reviews.

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