Review of The Cable Guy (1996) by Steven R — 18 Apr 2013

Jim Carrey, why do you make me laugh so hard that it hurts? You thon of a bitthhch!

This review of The Cable Guy (1996) was written by Steven R on 18 Apr 2013.

The Cable Guy has generally received positive reviews.

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