Review of Housesitter (1992) by Jamie B — 17 Jun 2008

I remember the days, not too long before this film, when Steve Martin was funny.

This review of Housesitter (1992) was written by Jamie B on 17 Jun 2008.

Housesitter has generally received mixed reviews.

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