Review of As Cool as I Am (2013) by Farah R — 24 Apr 2015

There's nothing particularly interesting about this teen drama. With so many plot holes and inconsistent sequences, I'm not sure this movie is one of Danes best.

This review of As Cool as I Am (2013) was written by Farah R on 24 Apr 2015.

As Cool as I Am has generally received mixed reviews.

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