Review of The Extra Man (2010) by Helena M — 13 Dec 2011

An unusal plot about unusual relationship between two man with a generation gap.

This review of The Extra Man (2010) was written by Helena M on 13 Dec 2011.

The Extra Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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No one understands anything, people, critics, no one, this is a good movie what is wrong with you tards. Movie Dick OVER & OUT…

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By Sol C (251) on 14 Jan 2012

Been passing over this one at Blockbuster for a while now. Mostly I was interested to see this for Lecy Goranson…

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Paul Dano is starting to become pigeon-holed in my head…

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By Christina C (263) on 09 Dec 2011

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By Madeline M (234) on 25 Jul 2011

The charm vanishes after about 20 minutes, which is about when they stop finding excuses for Kevin Kline to say outrageous things…

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