Review of Parental Guidance (2012) by Ricky W — 27 Apr 2013

Good family movie, but a little slow at times...

This review of Parental Guidance (2012) was written by Ricky W on 27 Apr 2013.

Parental Guidance has generally received mixed reviews.

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