Review of The Joneses (2010) by Stephanie J — 01 Sep 2010

Materialism kills....this movie is a great critique on our society's obsession with consumerism, hence the fitting movie title + a great ensemble of actors doesn't hurt.

This review of The Joneses (2010) was written by Stephanie J on 01 Sep 2010.

The Joneses has generally received mixed reviews.

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