Review of I ♥ Huckabees (2004) by Lori R — 23 May 2009

...aaah, the path to enlightenment vs. the Walmart mentality...the trip is more entertaining than arriving at the destination. A must see!

This review of I ♥ Huckabees (2004) was written by Lori R on 23 May 2009.

I ♥ Huckabees has generally received positive reviews.

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