Review of Love & Other Drugs (2010) by Eric W — 05 Jul 2011

The sap would overwhelm you like an ant on a tree if it weren't for the strong performances from Hathaway and Gyllenhaal.

This review of Love & Other Drugs (2010) was written by Eric W on 05 Jul 2011.

Love & Other Drugs has generally received mixed reviews.

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