Review of Friends (With Benefits) (2010) by Sally S — 25 Oct 2012

Plenty to Nitpick at, but I thought it was one of the best romcoms this year.

This review of Friends (With Benefits) (2010) was written by Sally S on 25 Oct 2012.

Friends (With Benefits) has generally received mixed reviews.

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