Review of The Lonely Guy (1984) by Pepper W — 26 Oct 2011

Had the potential to be so much more. There were a few funny parts, but mostly just ho-hum.

This review of The Lonely Guy (1984) was written by Pepper W on 26 Oct 2011.

The Lonely Guy has generally received mixed reviews.

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