Review of Your Friends & Neighbors (1998) by Jay B — 08 Jun 2007

Catherine Keener is brilliant and pure evil. The only movie I have ever seen without a single sympathetic character. Everyone is scum. Brilliant.

This review of Your Friends & Neighbors (1998) was written by Jay B on 08 Jun 2007.

Your Friends & Neighbors has generally received positive reviews.

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