Review of The Best and the Brightest (2010) by Geoff J — 14 Nov 2012

...probably didn't write this failed comedy...

This review of The Best and the Brightest (2010) was written by Geoff J on 14 Nov 2012.

The Best and the Brightest has generally received negative reviews.

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