Review of Nowhere Boy (2009) by Michael C — 18 Oct 2010

I loved it. So much emotion in one film. WOW! just WOW! They should make a sequel about the rest of John's life!

This review of Nowhere Boy (2009) was written by Michael C on 18 Oct 2010.

Nowhere Boy has generally received positive reviews.

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