Review of Sunlight Jr. (2013) by Leo L — 21 Jan 2014

Slow-burn that goes nowhere, with no payoff of any significance. It's like watching the first act of another, better movie.

This review of Sunlight Jr. (2013) was written by Leo L on 21 Jan 2014.

Sunlight Jr. has generally received mixed reviews.

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