Review of The Accidental Tourist (1988) by Christopher H — 18 Nov 2011

One of my favorite movies of all time. Never fails to cheer me up.

This review of The Accidental Tourist (1988) was written by Christopher H on 18 Nov 2011.

The Accidental Tourist has generally received positive reviews.

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