Review of Everything Must Go (2011) by Gaspar O — 14 Mar 2012

Surprisingly, Ferrell underplays it nicely, neither milking Nick's misfortunes for laughs nor asking for our pity.

This review of Everything Must Go (2011) was written by Gaspar O on 14 Mar 2012.

Everything Must Go has generally received positive reviews.

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