Review of The Perfect Family (2011) by Shannon B — 24 Aug 2012

This is NOT a comedy, but, more of a drama with some elements of a "dark comedy". Just an OK Movie.

This review of The Perfect Family (2011) was written by Shannon B on 24 Aug 2012.

The Perfect Family has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joseph O (294) on 05 Oct 2012

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That was just bad. really bad. poor acting, awful story...what is this crap…

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