Review of The Heartbreak Kid (2007) by Stewart F — 26 Dec 2009

Ben Stiller should stick to funny movies, and stay the hell away from Romance and Romantic Comedies. Ugh. Almost as bad as the Fokkers.

This review of The Heartbreak Kid (2007) was written by Stewart F on 26 Dec 2009.

The Heartbreak Kid has generally received mixed reviews.

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