Review of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) by Carrie G — 17 Jan 2010

Painfully honest and real. Shia Labeouf and Channing Tatum at their best.

This review of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) was written by Carrie G on 17 Jan 2010.

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

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