Review of Special Correspondents (2016) by Robert N — 01 Aug 2016

Brilliantly funny movie but the feminists wouldn't like it. Probably why it gets a lower rating on here. Also takes a good jab at the fake media world. Worth watching.

This review of Special Correspondents (2016) was written by Robert N on 01 Aug 2016.

Special Correspondents has generally received mixed reviews.

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