Review of The Girlfriend Experience (2009) by Aila L — 13 Jan 2010

He chaRges $125/hR ~she 2000/hr... pLot was a niCe idea:)) sOmething tHat reaLLy exist...i think... hehe.

This review of The Girlfriend Experience (2009) was written by Aila L on 13 Jan 2010.

The Girlfriend Experience has generally received mixed reviews.

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