Review of Meet the Parents (2000) by Songeehn C — 13 Feb 2012

Too much like an overblown TV sitcom with one setup after another, and the jokes were telegraphed before they even happened.

This review of Meet the Parents (2000) was written by Songeehn C on 13 Feb 2012.

Meet the Parents has generally received positive reviews.

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