Review of Friends with Money (2006) by Ian G — 31 Dec 2007

Should've been called "Annoying, Narcissistic People with Uninteresting Problems".

This review of Friends with Money (2006) was written by Ian G on 31 Dec 2007.

Friends with Money has generally received mixed reviews.

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