Review of The Great Buck Howard (2008) by Artemis C — 30 Jan 2010

I'm really sorry for john malkovich cause he doesn't deserve such an humiliation as this one.

This review of The Great Buck Howard (2008) was written by Artemis C on 30 Jan 2010.

The Great Buck Howard has generally received positive reviews.

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