Review of Friends with Kids (2012) by Christopher Y — 15 Aug 2012

An updated Harry and Sally of sorts that I really enjoyed until the last few lines, which totally killed it for me. So close, then, "THUNK!".

This review of Friends with Kids (2012) was written by Christopher Y on 15 Aug 2012.

Friends with Kids has generally received mixed reviews.

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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…

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By Sean S (1,358) on 15 Aug 2014

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