Review of Rocket Science (2007) by Jas M — 21 Aug 2008

Funny. Excellent. Must-see highschool movie that reminds me of a smart Napoleon Dynamite.

This review of Rocket Science (2007) was written by Jas M on 21 Aug 2008.

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