Review of Electrick Children (2012) by Barry T — 15 Feb 2013

I am not sure what movie these other reviewers saw. I don't understand why I watched the whole thing.

This review of Electrick Children (2012) was written by Barry T on 15 Feb 2013.

Electrick Children has generally received positive reviews.

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