Review of Playing for Keeps (2012) by Maru M — 18 Apr 2014

The best of the film is the ending song: synthesizers by butch walker and the black widows.

This review of Playing for Keeps (2012) was written by Maru M on 18 Apr 2014.

Playing for Keeps has generally received mixed reviews.

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