Review of The Weather Man (2005) by Claire O — 21 Jan 2009

Sort of slow but fun.... really going nowhere but if one likes Cage this is a top movie !

This review of The Weather Man (2005) was written by Claire O on 21 Jan 2009.

The Weather Man has generally received positive reviews.

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