Review of Special Correspondents (2016) by Michael S — 05 May 2016

You will probably laugh a few times but that doesn't save this below average comedy that seems both dull and long.

This review of Special Correspondents (2016) was written by Michael S on 05 May 2016.

Special Correspondents has generally received mixed reviews.

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