Review of Playing for Keeps (2012) by Private U — 16 Sep 2013

We were duped. Thought this would be a cute, predictable rom-com and instead got a confusing, weird, pointless movie that went on for way too long.

This review of Playing for Keeps (2012) was written by Private U on 16 Sep 2013.

Playing for Keeps has generally received mixed reviews.

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I understand why people don't love this film but I can't help but enjoy it one of the only films I can come back to time and time again…

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