Review of Resurrecting the Champ (2007) by Maulidina Medika R — 22 Apr 2008

Amazing!!Fan-damn-tastic!!Sometimes the liar entertaint better than comedy!Samuel's one of a kind!Josh's sooo..Just fix your way to tell a story with kids any better!

This review of Resurrecting the Champ (2007) was written by Maulidina Medika R on 22 Apr 2008.

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