Review of The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003) by Meg — 24 Jul 2008

Disappointing after seeing it made on Greenlight.

This review of The Battle of Shaker Heights (2003) was written by Meg on 24 Jul 2008.

The Battle of Shaker Heights has generally received mixed reviews.

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