Review of The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) by Talena P — 02 May 2012

I wasn't sure about this movie at first. A guy who travels thru time?!? But I did enjoy it, just don't expect too much.

This review of The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) was written by Talena P on 02 May 2012.

The Time Traveler's Wife has generally received positive reviews.

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