Review of Friends with Money (2006) by Vicki P — 24 Sep 2007

Einh? I would have been just as happy having never seen it...

This review of Friends with Money (2006) was written by Vicki P on 24 Sep 2007.

Friends with Money has generally received mixed reviews.

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