Review of The Brothers Grimm (2005) by Jammer J — 12 Aug 2010

Eddie Izzard should have been cast in this movie.

This review of The Brothers Grimm (2005) was written by Jammer J on 12 Aug 2010.

The Brothers Grimm has generally received mixed reviews.

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