Review of Meet Dave (2008) by Senor C — 29 Dec 2008

For those who find Eddie Murphy's facial expressions funny.

This review of Meet Dave (2008) was written by Senor C on 29 Dec 2008.

Meet Dave has generally received mixed reviews.

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