Review of Friends with Money (2006) by Lisa H — 20 Mar 2008

I don't know, there was something missing in this movie. Cannot quite explain what it was. But the cast is good.

This review of Friends with Money (2006) was written by Lisa H on 20 Mar 2008.

Friends with Money has generally received mixed reviews.

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