Review of 42 (2013) by Ivonne C — 10 Jan 2014

Interesting to learn about jack robinson but some of the dialogue was very cheesy and unrealistic.

This review of 42 (2013) was written by Ivonne C on 10 Jan 2014.

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By Leah Sydney (37) for Showbiz 411 (37) on 21 Jun 2018

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