Review of Adult Beginners (2014) by Jason S — 13 Sep 2016

I was so excited for and so let down by this film. A great cast gives it their all but they can't save the dull writing and story.

This review of Adult Beginners (2014) was written by Jason S on 13 Sep 2016.

Adult Beginners has generally received mixed reviews.

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