Review of Friends with Kids (2012) by Intuciic . — 22 Apr 2013

Cliche romantic comedy elevated by a strong cast and some strong emotional beats.

This review of Friends with Kids (2012) was written by Intuciic . on 22 Apr 2013.

Friends with Kids has generally received mixed reviews.

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