Review of A Life Less Ordinary (1997) by Bing R — 26 Oct 2009

The ending is cute. Cameron Diaz is a good bad-ass but isn't convincing when she plays well-educated and quick-witted. sorry cammie.

This review of A Life Less Ordinary (1997) was written by Bing R on 26 Oct 2009.

A Life Less Ordinary has generally received mixed reviews.

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