Review of 50/50 (2011) by Emmanuel P — 11 Nov 2015

Heart-warming, it offers inspiration and hope and my favorite a great song in the end.

This review of 50/50 (2011) was written by Emmanuel P on 11 Nov 2015.

50/50 has generally received very positive reviews.

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