Review of Up in the Air (2009) by Sharlene S — 01 Sep 2012

Seen most of the film... it is a story that I haven't seen before.

This review of Up in the Air (2009) was written by Sharlene S on 01 Sep 2012.

Up in the Air has generally received very positive reviews.

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