Review of People Like Us (2012) by Thomas S — 19 Sep 2012

The story is predictable. Difficult to see Pfeiffer in a middle-aged, maternal role ...

This review of People Like Us (2012) was written by Thomas S on 19 Sep 2012.

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El problema de estas cosas tan mal escritas y poco desarrolladas es que, si tienen buenos actores y un director con algo de oficio, sale algo…

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