Review of The Cable Guy (1996) by Peter P — 10 Sep 2010

Bordering on the stupid, The Cable Guy could have been a great movie, but it just gets more and more absurd as it goes on.

This review of The Cable Guy (1996) was written by Peter P on 10 Sep 2010.

The Cable Guy has generally received positive reviews.

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