Review of The Extra Man (2010) by Gregory W — 05 Sep 2011

There are so many other more enjoyable things that you can do instead of watching this film.

This review of The Extra Man (2010) was written by Gregory W on 05 Sep 2011.

The Extra Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kyle C (838) on 25 Dec 2011

So many good quotes and very likeable characters. Any film that ends with Bolan is good with me…

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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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Here's an excellent example of a movie that left its best material in the trailer. The premise had much potential…

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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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By Ws W (1,791) on 04 Apr 2012

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By Luis O (272) on 06 Oct 2012

Kevin Kline is amazing as usual, extremely witty film…

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Going below the surface, the filmmakers and the cast (including a marvelous performance by Marian Seldes as an osteoporotic doyenne) successfully…

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