Review of Meet the Parents (2000) by Dean E — 17 Oct 2012

Don't totally get the appeal, only mildly funny.

This review of Meet the Parents (2000) was written by Dean E on 17 Oct 2012.

Meet the Parents has generally received positive reviews.

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