Review of Love & Other Drugs (2010) by Jim F — 28 Sep 2012

Enjoyed j.g. & a.h. until the preachy ending came. Hate seeing reality in movies when it comes to breakups. Hits a raw nerve.

This review of Love & Other Drugs (2010) was written by Jim F on 28 Sep 2012.

Love & Other Drugs has generally received mixed reviews.

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