Review of Drinking Buddies (2013) by Brian T — 25 Dec 2013

Typical indie mumble core comedy. Good but not great.

This review of Drinking Buddies (2013) was written by Brian T on 25 Dec 2013.

Drinking Buddies has generally received positive reviews.

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