Review of School for Scoundrels (2006) by Dave S — 10 Feb 2008

NOT this one - THE S for S's (Alistair Sim & Ian Carmichael) - now THAT was funny!

This review of School for Scoundrels (2006) was written by Dave S on 10 Feb 2008.

School for Scoundrels has generally received mixed reviews.

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