Review of Surviving Christmas (2004) by Ginger D — 25 Mar 2007

James gandolfini makes a big change from the Sopranos.

This review of Surviving Christmas (2004) was written by Ginger D on 25 Mar 2007.

Surviving Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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