Review of Drinking Buddies (2013) by Jason C — 01 Feb 2014

Acting was great well written even, but the whole thing felt like someone working out their own issues with making a movie about it. straight up dawson style.

This review of Drinking Buddies (2013) was written by Jason C on 01 Feb 2014.

Drinking Buddies has generally received positive reviews.

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