Review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) by Lizzie W — 17 May 2013

Something was missing from this somehow, but some good performances.

This review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) was written by Lizzie W on 17 May 2013.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World has generally received positive reviews.

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