Review of Observe and Report (2009) by Carlos M — 26 Dec 2015

Don't expect anything Oscar worthy but it's great movie to watch when you're looking for a bit of laughs and an insane plot.

This review of Observe and Report (2009) was written by Carlos M on 26 December 2015.

Observe and Report has generally received mixed reviews.

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