Review of Friends with Kids (2012) by Sue S — 18 Feb 2014

I liked this movie ok enough, but good GRIEF was that one of the worst last minute of a movie EVER? Who in the world would say that??

This review of Friends with Kids (2012) was written by Sue S on 18 Feb 2014.

Friends with Kids has generally received mixed reviews.

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