Review of Playing for Keeps (2012) by Raji K — 11 Dec 2012

I have no idea where this plot came from, but this is not the movie you are expecting to see even though there is soccer and Gerard is hot.

This review of Playing for Keeps (2012) was written by Raji K on 11 Dec 2012.

Playing for Keeps has generally received mixed reviews.

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