Review of My Fellow Americans (1996) by Kent L — 13 Aug 2006

Oh god what an awful movie. I love all these people and the movie bored me and it just wasn't funny.

This review of My Fellow Americans (1996) was written by Kent L on 13 Aug 2006.

My Fellow Americans has generally received positive reviews.

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