Review of You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) by Koeman L — 27 Mar 2011

A bad premise for a Sandler movie. The Apatow humor-style only makes it worse.

This review of You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) was written by Koeman L on 27 Mar 2011.

You Don't Mess with the Zohan has generally received mixed reviews.

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