Review of No Strings Attached (2011) by Jason C — 20 Sep 2012

A very sloppy beginning leads to a smoother middle and a sub par ending. A few real laughs but none from Portman who is just not good at comedy.

This review of No Strings Attached (2011) was written by Jason C on 20 Sep 2012.

No Strings Attached has generally received mixed reviews.

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