Review of Trouble with the Curve (2012) by Bradley H — 18 Jun 2013

Entirely predictable and drenched in cliche, but dammit if I am not a sucker for Clint Eastwood being cantankerous.

This review of Trouble with the Curve (2012) was written by Bradley H on 18 Jun 2013.

Trouble with the Curve has generally received positive reviews.

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