Review of The Promotion (2008) by Stipe D — 01 Feb 2009

Actually not that funny of a movie and I think it was supposed to be, which is a little suprising given the actors that are in it. Yeah pass on this one.

This review of The Promotion (2008) was written by Stipe D on 01 Feb 2009.

The Promotion has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Charles M (418) on 21 Jul 2012

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