Review of Trouble with the Curve (2012) by Rob D — 17 Mar 2013

Disappointing. The best bit was the version of 'you are my sunshine' over the end credits which sounded like the theme from season one of The Wire.

This review of Trouble with the Curve (2012) was written by Rob D on 17 Mar 2013.

Trouble with the Curve has generally received positive reviews.

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By Igor A (310) on 21 Mar 2017

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