Review of A Simple Favor (2018) by Amy P — 16 Sep 2018

REALLY liked this movie! I am a huge fan of Blake Lively, and she did not disappoint; Anna Kendrick was great, too. This movie is definitely worth seeing!

This review of A Simple Favor (2018) was written by Amy P on 16 Sep 2018.

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