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Spielberg and Smurfs. Trade Roughage 06/10/08

Karina Longworth
By Karina Longworth posted 1 year ago
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  • Nick Plowman said

    “The plot will cleverly circumvent the problem of Ziyi being unable to speak English.”

    I really am laughing so hard right now. It is not pretty.

  • Karina Longworth said

    It’s not even a joke! Check the synopsis on the Variety story––they fall in love through a translator!!!

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