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Review of Assassination of a High School President (2008) by Istvan D — 13 Oct 2009

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Fucking awesome high school film noir. in comparison brick was shit except for the score.

This review of Assassination of a High School President (2008) was written by Istvan D on 13 Oct 2009.

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

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