Review of The American President (1995) by Anita R — 31 Oct 2007

Cute and funny. The storyline with that crime bill I couldn't understand. But hey, the ending was cute.

This review of The American President (1995) was written by Anita R on 31 Oct 2007.

The American President has generally received positive reviews.

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