Review of Inkheart (2008) by Joseph N — 19 Sep 2010

This could have been so much better. It was really predictable.

This review of Inkheart (2008) was written by Joseph N on 19 Sep 2010.

Inkheart has generally received mixed reviews.

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A great book ruined by Hollywood...........and why..........WHY BRENDAN FRAISER!??? Millions of actors and he gets to play Mo Folchart…

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Average entertainment. Easily forgettable, very light, and not that well-done. No one will ever watch this movie more than once…

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