Review of Mr. Smith Gets a Hustler (2002) by Private U — 15 Sep 2007

I am not sure I really got it, but decent overall...

This review of Mr. Smith Gets a Hustler (2002) was written by Private U on 15 Sep 2007.

Mr. Smith Gets a Hustler has generally received mixed reviews.

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