Review of Johnny English Reborn (2011) by Narges M — 04 Apr 2012

This clumsy slapstick parodies James Bond 007 in the thread of Pink Panther. Truthfully, not all that humorous.

This review of Johnny English Reborn (2011) was written by Narges M on 04 Apr 2012.

Johnny English Reborn has generally received mixed reviews.

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Why the harsh reviews? It's not supposed to be an incredible piece of art, it's a harmless comedy that makes people happy. Ease up…

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