Review of Serendipity (2001) by Sumit B — 30 Oct 2010

Awesome movie john cusack & kate beckinsale are amazing together.

This review of Serendipity (2001) was written by Sumit B on 30 Oct 2010.

Serendipity has generally received positive reviews.

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