Review of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) by Erika S — 01 Dec 2011

It's Just a family favorite, but I still think it's funny.

This review of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) was written by Erika S on 01 Dec 2011.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby has generally received positive reviews.

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