Review of Smart People (2008) by Lucy W — 27 Feb 2012

Good film, bit slow in places but pretty good.

This review of Smart People (2008) was written by Lucy W on 27 Feb 2012.

Smart People has generally received mixed reviews.

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Smart People could have been a smart film but it instead squanders its talent and the screenplay leaves much to be desired…

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