Review of The Watch (2012) by Brian G — 13 Mar 2014

Probably won't rent it again... But Vince Vaughn is hilarious.

This review of The Watch (2012) was written by Brian G on 13 Mar 2014.

The Watch has generally received mixed reviews.

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