Review of The Paperboy (2012) by Carol K — 01 Aug 2013

I don't understand how this movie got such bad reviews. Must be the uptight conservatives. SMH.

This review of The Paperboy (2012) was written by Carol K on 01 Aug 2013.

The Paperboy has generally received mixed reviews.

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