Review of Be Kind Rewind (2008) by John C — 09 Mar 2010

A perfectly enjoyable assembly of ideas that just don't quite come together in a cohesive manner.

This review of Be Kind Rewind (2008) was written by John C on 09 Mar 2010.

Be Kind Rewind has generally received mixed reviews.

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