Review of Taking Chances (2011) by Peter M — 20 Jan 2010

Ill be brutally honest and say this was just plain dull. Inofensive but dull.

This review of Taking Chances (2011) was written by Peter M on 20 Jan 2010.

Taking Chances has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Misty M (46) on 23 Jun 2010

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By Laurel (52) on 05 Jun 2010

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By Deb S (742) on 01 Apr 2011

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 02 Jan 2010

Very poor movie.I was expecting it to be alot better with emmanuelle and justin but for what ever reason this movie was really dull…

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By Christine D (461) on 22 Jul 2010

The film is eerily presient regarding much that is going on in our country right now-the loss of jobs and prosperity-outrageous monetary scheming…

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By Quindarious H (2) on 13 Nov 2011

What a waste...such a shame. I like the 2 leads quite a bit, but this movie is pretty bad…

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By Marae B (105) on 03 Feb 2011

Well this is the second film with Justin long in it that I've seen in the past 3 days and would have to say it was crap as well, come on boy…

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