Review of Failure to Launch (2006) by Ana Claudia P — 30 Oct 2010

Carrie teaching men confidence. Wait, that's Sarah Jessica Parker... again, with same old tricks that worked well for TV, not movies.

This review of Failure to Launch (2006) was written by Ana Claudia P on 30 Oct 2010.

Failure to Launch has generally received mixed reviews.

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