Review of Assassination of a High School President (2008) by Jacob M — 02 Mar 2013

This film reminds me a little of Brick. All in all I liked it.

This review of Assassination of a High School President (2008) was written by Jacob M on 02 Mar 2013.

Assassination of a High School President has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Eric P (911) on 25 Aug 2011

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Very clever movie, your classic Sherlock holmes or Nancy drew movie just in a different setting. Just wish high school was like this as well! :p…

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By Teryl O (43) on 27 Dec 2011

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By Georgieboy M (173) on 06 Jun 2011

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By Allegra F (98) on 27 Jan 2011

It was entertaining, but the similar Brick was far better. This was much less intense than I was expecting…

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