Review of Man of the Year (2006) by Terry W — 25 Jan 2009

I was in it for the laughs and got a switcharoo.

This review of Man of the Year (2006) was written by Terry W on 25 Jan 2009.

Man of the Year has generally received mixed reviews.

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