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All About Steve Bombs for Bullock

Misfiring Sandra Bullock farce a contender for worst movie of the year

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 4, 2009 7:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – New Sandra Bullock vehicle All About Steve is a romantic comedy that lacks romance, comedy, or anything else that would make it watchable, say critics in almost unanimously scathing reviews.

Peter Travers, Rolling Stone: Bullock, as a delusional crossword puzzle creator who stalks a TV

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