Review of Parental Guidance (2012) by Lewis D — 27 Jun 2013

Absolutely brilliant film, from start to finish and lots of laughs.

This review of Parental Guidance (2012) was written by Lewis D on 27 Jun 2013.

Parental Guidance has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ed W (70) on 12 Nov 2017

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By Corinna O (98) on 11 Feb 2015

Let me just say that IT IS CRIMINAL, THE WAY PEOPLE ARE TREATING THIS FILM…

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