Review of Snatched (2017) by Scott Mendelson for Forbes — 09 May 2017

One of the happiest surprises of the year...

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This review of Snatched (2017) was written by Scott Mendelson and published by Forbes on 09 May 2017.

Snatched has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Serge L (642) on 12 Dec 2018

Not super funny but funny enough. The story is silly with unexpected turns and twists. I can't help but like women in funny movies…

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