Review of Rocket Science (2007) by Josh N — 21 Aug 2008

Everyone going on about Ellen Page's performance in Juno obviously didn't see this.

This review of Rocket Science (2007) was written by Josh N on 21 Aug 2008.

Rocket Science has generally received positive reviews.

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