Review of Birthday Girl (2001) by Steve S — 09 Aug 2009

I watched this only because Cassel was in it. Not one of my faves.

This review of Birthday Girl (2001) was written by Steve S on 09 Aug 2009.

Birthday Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Martin S (921) on 05 Oct 2011

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By Love M (622) on 14 Oct 2009

Easy to watch, just not memorable. Although as usual Ben Chaplin is great…

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I really don't like Nicole Kidman as an actress and this film only reaffirms that…

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