Review of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) by Pete T — 25 Nov 2012

Best film I've seen this year by a mile. Can't believe it slipped under the radar. Let's duet is brilliant!

This review of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) was written by Pete T on 25 Nov 2012.

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story has generally received positive reviews.

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