Review of Playing for Keeps (2012) by Sherry R — 29 Nov 2015

Pretty good movie...not really heart tugging but good.

This review of Playing for Keeps (2012) was written by Sherry R on 29 Nov 2015.

Playing for Keeps has generally received mixed reviews.

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