Review of American Teen (2008) by Lawrence M — 07 Dec 2008

Basically a real-life Freaks & Geeks, and one of the more realistic portrayals of teenagers on screen. I'm so glad I'm not 17 any more.

This review of American Teen (2008) was written by Lawrence M on 07 Dec 2008.

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