Review of Date Night (2010) by Kenneth C — 22 Jan 2014

It just isn't all that funny, even if the concept is pretty good.

This review of Date Night (2010) was written by Kenneth C on 22 Jan 2014.

Date Night has generally received mixed reviews.

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