Review of Spa Night (2016) by Stuart P — 28 Jan 2017

A bit too slow for its own good, but also an engaging and quiet movie of some power.

This review of Spa Night (2016) was written by Stuart P on 28 Jan 2017.

Spa Night has generally received positive reviews.

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Seo is quite moving in the role toward the latter half but coming of age stories are often hard pressed to feel new or revelatory, even with…

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By Dave P (388) on 10 Sep 2016

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By Dariush A (25) on 29 Aug 2016

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