Review of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) by Nel 2 — 04 Jul 2009

Funny stuff! Alot of similarities to my family!

This review of Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008) was written by Nel 2 on 04 Jul 2009.

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Epifania A (74) on 05 Sep 2010

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Give this to Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins: The dogs can act…

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By Vince N (96) on 25 Dec 2010

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By Ed M (343) on 26 Dec 2010

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