Review of Failure to Launch (2006) by Kate K — 25 Jan 2009

Just another chick flick which you'd enjoy with a nice smile when you have the time... nothing out of the ordinary... just another McConaughy movie.

This review of Failure to Launch (2006) was written by Kate K on 25 Jan 2009.

Failure to Launch has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dave S (1,448) on 14 Jul 2014

Tiene momentos algo memorables; pero solamente por las curiosas risas que provoca de vez en cuando, pero el argumento de la película no parece…

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