Review of Special Correspondents (2016) by Larry C — 07 Jul 2016

There is no dramatic depth in this movie at all, it's dull, uninspired, predictable, and formulated.

Grade: F.

This review of Special Correspondents (2016) was written by Larry C on 07 Jul 2016.

Special Correspondents has generally received mixed reviews.

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