Review of Childstar (2004) by Pj E — 21 Jun 2007

Great. Plus Jennifer Jason Leigh is in it.

This review of Childstar (2004) was written by Pj E on 21 Jun 2007.

Childstar has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Campbell K (97) on 27 Jan 2008

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By Jeremy P (697) on 15 Jul 2008

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