Review of Words and Pictures (2014) by Elaine D — 23 May 2014

I saw this film at a free screening and walked out before it ended..I just didn't care about either of the main characters, and the whole set-up was tedious.

This review of Words and Pictures (2014) was written by Elaine D on 23 May 2014.

Words and Pictures has generally received mixed reviews.

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