Review of Failure to Launch (2006) by Rachel A — 22 Jan 2009

Cute movie, best bit is the end, where there are cameras and everyone is watching the couple talk their relationship.

This review of Failure to Launch (2006) was written by Rachel A on 22 Jan 2009.

Failure to Launch has generally received mixed reviews.

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