Review of Meet Dave (2008) by Wayne M — 19 Dec 2010

Very entertaining. Recommended family entertainment.

This review of Meet Dave (2008) was written by Wayne M on 19 Dec 2010.

Meet Dave has generally received mixed reviews.

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