Review of How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) by Rich T — 01 Jan 2008

I love this perverse movie, too much in fact, it is not healthy.

This review of How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) was written by Rich T on 01 Jan 2008.

How to Get Ahead in Advertising has generally received positive reviews.

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