Review of Parental Guidance (2012) by Lisa G — 18 May 2013

Great family movie! Very surprised I went in theater not expecting much but was pleasantly surprised!

This review of Parental Guidance (2012) was written by Lisa G on 18 May 2013.

Parental Guidance has generally received mixed reviews.

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