Review of Mortdecai (2015) by Cody M — 18 May 2015

A few too few laughs from such a top cast.

This review of Mortdecai (2015) was written by Cody M on 18 May 2015.

Mortdecai has generally received negative reviews.

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NOTE: I did not watch the entire film, I got up to the first hour and five minutes and I just gave up immediately…

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