Review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) by Jon W — 22 Aug 2012

Very entertaining with Simon Pegg brilliant as usual. Cultural clashes very funny and a very fast paced and funny movie. Highly recommended.

This review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) was written by Jon W on 22 Aug 2012.

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People has generally received mixed reviews.

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