Review of School for Scoundrels (2006) by Nicholas P — 25 Sep 2008

Fun friday night film. jon heder's cool heehee.

This review of School for Scoundrels (2006) was written by Nicholas P on 25 Sep 2008.

School for Scoundrels has generally received mixed reviews.

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