Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Diane D — 08 Oct 2008

This sooooo wants to be a great flick...but it just isn't. Halle Berry has no chemistry with the other actors. Worth watching for free.

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Diane D on 08 Oct 2008.

Things We Lost in the Fire has generally received positive reviews.

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