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Review of Idle Hands (1999) by Randix P — 06 Nov 2007

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I watched this movie religously...Its one of those movies you watch now and wonder why the fuck you liked it.

This review of Idle Hands (1999) was written by Randix P on 06 Nov 2007.

Idle Hands has generally received mixed reviews.

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