Review of Friends with Money (2006) by Jo S — 05 Jul 2016

I really like this quirky indie...loved Jennifer Aniston for a change, a nice departure from that "friends" character!

This review of Friends with Money (2006) was written by Jo S on 05 Jul 2016.

Friends with Money has generally received mixed reviews.

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