Review of Sex Tape (2014) by Dave C — 16 Aug 2014

First 30 minutes are really good / Diaz and Segel are a funny team. Movie kind of gets off course in the end and misses some opportunities - but still enjoyable!

This review of Sex Tape (2014) was written by Dave C on 16 Aug 2014.

Sex Tape has generally received mixed reviews.

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