Review of Better Luck Tomorrow (2003) by Bert C — 14 Jul 2007

A very MTV production. Asians + Drugs = Something bad. Wasn't bad, just wasn't that memorable.

This review of Better Luck Tomorrow (2003) was written by Bert C on 14 Jul 2007.

Better Luck Tomorrow has generally received positive reviews.

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