Review of Life of the Party (2018) by Dale B — 19 May 2018

A few laughs, but the relationship between mother and daughter is too easily resolved, and everything becomes predictable. Kinda lifeless overall.

This review of Life of the Party (2018) was written by Dale B on 19 May 2018.

Life of the Party has generally received mixed reviews.

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By J F (205) on 05 Sep 2018

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