Review of Playing for Keeps (2012) by Rick E — 12 Dec 2012

Wow what a wonderful movie about love. This would be a wonderful date movie.

This review of Playing for Keeps (2012) was written by Rick E on 12 Dec 2012.

Playing for Keeps has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Maru M (11) on 18 Apr 2014

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