Review of Man of the Year (2006) by Dave M — 20 Oct 2008

Really funny. I love politics and this was an entertaining sattire of politics in general.

This review of Man of the Year (2006) was written by Dave M on 20 Oct 2008.

Man of the Year has generally received mixed reviews.

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