Review of Assassination of a High School President (2008) by David P — 24 Oct 2009

Highly competent neo-noir/high school coming of age flim. Mischa Barton doesn't suck....that badly..

This review of Assassination of a High School President (2008) was written by David P on 24 Oct 2009.

Assassination of a High School President has generally received mixed reviews.

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