Review of Friends with Kids (2012) by Matthew P — 16 Jul 2014

The talented cast and Jennifer Westfeldt's sharp script help keep this movie out of sitcom territory.

This review of Friends with Kids (2012) was written by Matthew P on 16 Jul 2014.

Friends with Kids has generally received mixed reviews.

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