Review of School for Scoundrels (2006) by Christian B — 22 Nov 2012

Underrated comedy. Not a great movie, but it has a good amount of laughs.

This review of School for Scoundrels (2006) was written by Christian B on 22 Nov 2012.

School for Scoundrels has generally received mixed reviews.

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