Review of Friends with Money (2006) by Caroline A — 26 Feb 2008

Why are Jennifer Anniston's films so boring and seemingly superfluous? She also comes off as very one dimensional as an actress. It's a shame. I'm rooting for her but she has a penchant for the most horrible scripts...

This review of Friends with Money (2006) was written by Caroline A on 26 Feb 2008.

Friends with Money has generally received mixed reviews.

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