Review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) by Desiree T — 07 Aug 2007

Enjoyable...sometimes wondered why they didn't develop all the characters more. And hey, it was directed by the polygimist in Big Love, Bill Paxton! Gotta love that.

This review of The Greatest Game Ever Played (2005) was written by Desiree T on 07 Aug 2007.

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