Review of What About Bob? (1991) by Simon B — 16 Jan 2010

I was not expecting much out of this movie when I first saw it. But this movie just makes me laugh everytime I watch it.

This review of What About Bob? (1991) was written by Simon B on 16 Jan 2010.

What About Bob? has generally received positive reviews.

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