Review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) by Dana B — 11 Jul 2009

I usually like Simon Pegg, but this was pretty average.

This review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) was written by Dana B on 11 Jul 2009.

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

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