Review of Ready to Rumble (2000) by Bethany M — 08 Sep 2007

I so wanted to like this - Oliver Platt as a wrestler! But no dice.

This review of Ready to Rumble (2000) was written by Bethany M on 08 Sep 2007.

Ready to Rumble has generally received mixed reviews.

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