Review of Up in the Air (2009) by Jonathan S — 13 Dec 2014

Watching in a hotel, whilst on the road. Clooney is great s always ...

This review of Up in the Air (2009) was written by Jonathan S on 13 Dec 2014.

Up in the Air has generally received very positive reviews.

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