Review of Four Christmases (2008) by Mbindo L — 08 Jan 2011

It starts off really well and is very catching, but then it feels like they had to rush it for some reason. I got exhausted just watching it towards the end.

This review of Four Christmases (2008) was written by Mbindo L on 08 Jan 2011.

Four Christmases has generally received mixed reviews.

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