Review of Parental Guidance (2012) by Steve M — 25 Sep 2014

Who cares what the critics say.....wonderful movie.

This review of Parental Guidance (2012) was written by Steve M on 25 Sep 2014.

Parental Guidance has generally received mixed reviews.

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