Review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) by Harsh C — 08 Feb 2012

A very amusing movie I thought. Its pretty funny.

This review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) was written by Harsh C on 08 Feb 2012.

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

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