Review of Runner Runner (2013) by Geoff D — 01 Nov 2013

Two people I really like in this Gemma Arterton and Justin Timberlake, but it just doesn't quite get there,and you don't believe.

This review of Runner Runner (2013) was written by Geoff D on 01 Nov 2013.

Runner Runner has generally received mixed reviews.

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