Review of Serendipity (2001) by James M — 26 Apr 2010

A cute and likeable soppy love story about fate. It's utter piffle, but done in an unpretentious way.

This review of Serendipity (2001) was written by James M on 26 Apr 2010.

Serendipity has generally received positive reviews.

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