Review of Preggoland (2014) by Lee M — 24 Aug 2015

I think the hook about "being left" by her friends would be much better use of the whole "boyfriend & family" stuff. Enjoyable movie, it doesn't look like a Hollywood movie, feels amateurish.

This review of Preggoland (2014) was written by Lee M on 24 Aug 2015.

Preggoland has generally received mixed reviews.

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