Review of The Next Best Thing (2000) by Bonnie L — 31 Aug 2006

It's not horrible... but it's not good either.

This review of The Next Best Thing (2000) was written by Bonnie L on 31 Aug 2006.

The Next Best Thing has generally received mixed reviews.

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