Review of Same Kind of Different as Me (2017) by Matt K — 19 Oct 2017

Loved the chemistry between Greg Kinnear & Djimon Hounsou and it was nice to see Olivia Holt on the big screen for the first time.

This review of Same Kind of Different as Me (2017) was written by Matt K on 19 Oct 2017.

Same Kind of Different as Me has generally received positive reviews.

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