Review of A Thousand Words (2012) by Carmen B — 02 Aug 2012

This movie was better than I thought it would be. Watch it with an open mind and you can find laughter and tears. A co-star is a surprise gem in this film.

This review of A Thousand Words (2012) was written by Carmen B on 02 Aug 2012.

A Thousand Words has generally received mixed reviews.

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