Review of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) by Dan J — 23 May 2008

Interesting characters, good acting, nice 'slice of life' type movie.

This review of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) was written by Dan J on 23 May 2008.

A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints has generally received positive reviews.

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I absolutely love this film. From start to finish it's sensational. Shia in his first dramatic role nailed it as young Dito Montiel…

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By Steve W (2,154) on 07 Sep 2016

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Channing Tatum and Shia LaBeouf shine in this coming of age tale told through the eyes of Dito Montiel. This is a must see…

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