Review of Nowhere Boy (2009) by Brandon V — 10 Feb 2011

Great film, you don't have to be a Beatles fan to enjoy this.

This review of Nowhere Boy (2009) was written by Brandon V on 10 Feb 2011.

Nowhere Boy has generally received positive reviews.

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