Review of School for Scoundrels (2006) by Tylerd. — 26 Mar 2007

Mediocre at best. Wasn't as fun as I expected.

This review of School for Scoundrels (2006) was written by Tylerd. on 26 Mar 2007.

School for Scoundrels has generally received mixed reviews.

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