Review of What About Bob? (1991) by Michael M — 02 Jul 2010

Murray and Dreyfuss play the odd-couple routine to near perfection.

This review of What About Bob? (1991) was written by Michael M on 02 Jul 2010.

What About Bob? has generally received positive reviews.

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