Review of Ping Pong Playa (2008) by Elaine T — 08 Nov 2008

Slow and unfunny. Best part were the kiddies...the protagonist of the film...pretty lame. Don't really want to room for him cause he's really that annoying.

This review of Ping Pong Playa (2008) was written by Elaine T on 08 Nov 2008.

Ping Pong Playa has generally received mixed reviews.

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