Review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) by Dicaprio L — 25 May 2008

Very visual, seemed a little drawn out. Just made me hate people already more than I do already. What a bunch of clowns.

This review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) was written by Dicaprio L on 25 May 2008.

Standard Operating Procedure has generally received positive reviews.

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