Review of My First Mister (2001) by Scarlett M — 18 Aug 2008

Great movie - I cried. LeeLee is awesome. I love her!

This review of My First Mister (2001) was written by Scarlett M on 18 Aug 2008.

My First Mister has generally received positive reviews.

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