Review of American Teen (2008) by Katherine S — 11 Sep 2009

Although there's nothing new about this film really, I did still enjoy it. 'Laguna Beach' meets 'The Breakfast Club'. Just my sort of entertaining bollocks. haha. loved it.

This review of American Teen (2008) was written by Katherine S on 11 Sep 2009.

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