Review of It Could Happen to You (1994) by Cary C — 25 Jun 2007

I hardly remember this movie, but I remembered I liked it when I was a kid.

This review of It Could Happen to You (1994) was written by Cary C on 25 Jun 2007.

It Could Happen to You has generally received positive reviews.

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