Review of A Deadly Adoption (2015) by Pj E — 20 Jun 2015

It's almost too good of a satire! It nearly turns into the very thing its parodying!

This review of A Deadly Adoption (2015) was written by Pj E on 20 Jun 2015.

A Deadly Adoption has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Josh A (469) on 20 Jun 2015

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By Matthew H (1,857) on 25 Jun 2015

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By Samaila A (41) on 05 Jul 2015

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By Lucie F (67) on 23 Jun 2015

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By Wesley F (13) on 04 Jul 2015

Great story line. I was about 15 minutes into movie waiting for Will and Kristen to crack a joke. Good but crazy to see them in a drama…

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By Jake T (150) on 27 Dec 2015

Great movie. Will Ferrell and Kristen Wigg are both known for comedy, making this Lifetime film interesting to watch…

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By Aaron S (1,130) on 22 Jun 2015

Everyone wanted this to end up being funny, but the point was that it wasn't supposed to be funny, and that's what makes it funny…

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