Review of Adventureland (2009) by Pieter N — 08 Feb 2012

I really liked this movie. People told me it was shit but I think they were just expecting something else.

This review of Adventureland (2009) was written by Pieter N on 08 Feb 2012.

Adventureland has generally received positive reviews.

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