Review of Failure to Launch (2006) by Abby T — 02 Oct 2013

A few laughs, typical chick flick, predictable but entertaining...

This review of Failure to Launch (2006) was written by Abby T on 02 Oct 2013.

Failure to Launch has generally received mixed reviews.

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