Review of Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) by Mark Jay K — 12 Sep 2018

Solid casting does not save this predictable comedy from being a complete bore.

This review of Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) was written by Mark Jay K on 12 September 2018.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall has generally received positive reviews.

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