Review of Love & Other Drugs (2010) by Ramona S — 03 Dec 2011

A funny, smart, modern love story, but nothing groundbreaking.

This review of Love & Other Drugs (2010) was written by Ramona S on 03 Dec 2011.

Love & Other Drugs has generally received mixed reviews.

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