Review of Why Him? (2016) by Paul B — 19 May 2017

Good movie. Very funny parts. Loses steam towards the end.

This review of Why Him? (2016) was written by Paul B on 19 May 2017.

Why Him? has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Al Hoff (171) for Pittsburgh City Paper (225) on 18 Dec 2017

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By Annbd (197) on 11 May 2018

Not why him. Why this movie? Why to do this to myself…

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