Review of Cedar Rapids (2011) by John Eric D — 16 Sep 2014

Fails to live up to the sum of its parts. not sure why any studio would fight to make this story.

This review of Cedar Rapids (2011) was written by John Eric D on 16 Sep 2014.

Cedar Rapids has generally received positive reviews.

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