Review of 21 (2008) by Alison T — 17 Feb 2010

Good acting, nice plot and an inspiring story.

This review of 21 (2008) was written by Alison T on 17 Feb 2010.

21 has generally received positive reviews.

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By Raymond C (238) on 17 Jul 2016

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By Chenzdaddy (1) on 28 Oct 2015

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By Ty Burr (2,612) for Boston Globe (6,852) on 02 Jul 2015

The movie's chief audience, consequently, will probably be gullible and young, responding to the cliches only because they haven't seen them…

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Could have been SO much more entertaining and a better movie if they just followed the book…

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