Review of A Thousand Words (2012) by Courtney Y — 23 Mar 2013

Funny and touching at the same time. I really enjoyed this movie and if you like Eddie Murphy in a more family friendly style, this is a must-watch!

This review of A Thousand Words (2012) was written by Courtney Y on 23 Mar 2013.

A Thousand Words has generally received mixed reviews.

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