Review of Meet Dave (2008) by Isaac O — 19 Jan 2009

Typical Kids Rated Eddie Murphy movie. Funny jokes, story line a little thin.

This review of Meet Dave (2008) was written by Isaac O on 19 Jan 2009.

Meet Dave has generally received mixed reviews.

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