Review of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) by Trystan C — 22 Jul 2012

I hate John C. Reily but came away satisfied with this inane comedy.

This review of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) was written by Trystan C on 22 Jul 2012.

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

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