Review of The Cable Guy (1996) by Kimberly P — 01 Sep 2009

Un Carrey pas top et un Ben Stiller pas top Ã§a donne un film pas top.

This review of The Cable Guy (1996) was written by Kimberly P on 01 Sep 2009.

The Cable Guy has generally received positive reviews.

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