Review of This Is 40 (2012) by Michelle W — 17 Mar 2018

I don't know why people don't love this movie, because it's so amazing and it has totally had an effect on my life.

This review of This Is 40 (2012) was written by Michelle W on 17 Mar 2018.

This Is 40 has generally received mixed reviews.

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