Review of Party Monster (2003) by Michael C — 21 Jul 2009

I still can't figure out why I liked it. Maybe it was the weirdness.

This review of Party Monster (2003) was written by Michael C on 21 Jul 2009.

Party Monster has generally received mixed reviews.

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