Review of It Could Happen to You (1994) by Shannon C — 16 Aug 2009

They shouldn't have shared a room while they were still married to other people.

This review of It Could Happen to You (1994) was written by Shannon C on 16 Aug 2009.

It Could Happen to You has generally received positive reviews.

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