Review of A Walk in the Woods (2015) by Rob P — 13 Sep 2016

Mildly entertaining, it had its funny moments but I wouldn't rush to watch it. The slapstick humour of the movie ruins the humour of the book!

This review of A Walk in the Woods (2015) was written by Rob P on 13 Sep 2016.

A Walk in the Woods has generally received mixed reviews.

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