Review of A Bunch of Amateurs (2008) by Jim A — 08 Apr 2010

Not bad british comedy mixing good british actors with holywood legend Burt Reynolds.

This review of A Bunch of Amateurs (2008) was written by Jim A on 08 Apr 2010.

A Bunch of Amateurs has generally received mixed reviews.

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