Review of Art School Confidential (2006) by Stephanie F — 26 Mar 2008

Terrible. It had humor, but got stupid toward the end. Do not see this film.

This review of Art School Confidential (2006) was written by Stephanie F on 26 Mar 2008.

Art School Confidential has generally received mixed reviews.

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