Review of What Just Happened (2008) by Clara P — 29 Mar 2009

Q: What just happened? A: I wasted two hours watching this.

This review of What Just Happened (2008) was written by Clara P on 29 Mar 2009.

What Just Happened has generally received mixed reviews.

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