Review of Parents (1989) by Wendy C — 25 Dec 2009

Ersatz de comÃ©die horrifique mal maitrisÃ©e et pas forcÃ©ment inspirÃ©e. Un peu comme si Disney tentait l'humour noir et la simili provoc mais sans avoir potassÃ© ses bases et ses ainÃ©s.

This review of Parents (1989) was written by Wendy C on 25 Dec 2009.

Parents has generally received positive reviews.

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