Review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) by Amal B — 08 Mar 2009

This one made me an instant fan of Shia LaBeouf.

Great movie and well taken.

This review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) was written by Amal B on 08 Mar 2009.

The Greatest Game Ever Played has generally received positive reviews.

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