Review of A Bunch of Amateurs (2008) by Dean L — 24 Apr 2009

A heart-warming 'clash of cultures' comedy, deeply entrenched in England. Some of the jokes are a bit hit and miss, but its heart is in the right place.

This review of A Bunch of Amateurs (2008) was written by Dean L on 24 Apr 2009.

A Bunch of Amateurs has generally received mixed reviews.

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