Review of December Boys (2007) by Gemma M — 20 Jan 2008

Hate Daniel Radcliffe in the Potter movies (so shoot me) but thoroughly enjoyed this. Rest of the boys are good too and the story though a bit slow is a winner.

This review of December Boys (2007) was written by Gemma M on 20 Jan 2008.

December Boys has generally received mixed reviews.

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