Review of Wanderlust (2012) by Bob Grimm for Tucson Weekly — 29 Feb 2012

David Wain is one of cinema's greatest goofballs.

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This review of Wanderlust (2012) was written by Bob Grimm and published by Tucson Weekly on 29 Feb 2012.

Wanderlust has generally received mixed reviews.

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