Review of Adventureland (2009) by Ariel V — 23 Dec 2012

Very enjoyable, warm, funny... I just wish someone else was castes instead of Stewart... she's just soooo plain and dull.

This review of Adventureland (2009) was written by Ariel V on 23 Dec 2012.

Adventureland has generally received positive reviews.

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