Review of School for Scoundrels (2006) by Raya P — 29 May 2008

Pretty funny. nice mindgames. kinda reminded me of the Anger Management.

This review of School for Scoundrels (2006) was written by Raya P on 29 May 2008.

School for Scoundrels has generally received mixed reviews.

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