Review of Playing for Keeps (2012) by Cynthia S — 29 Aug 2013

Oh my...such low ratings. This was very sweet, and romantic. Typical chick flick stuff. (totally unrelated side note--Gerard Butler is unbelievably hot in this). ;).

This review of Playing for Keeps (2012) was written by Cynthia S on 29 Aug 2013.

Playing for Keeps has generally received mixed reviews.

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