Review of Bandslam (2009) by Mark F — 19 Mar 2011

Feel-good coming-of-age teen drama with lots of good music and cute performances.

This review of Bandslam (2009) was written by Mark F on 19 Mar 2011.

Bandslam has generally received positive reviews.

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