Review of Detachment (2011) by Jennifer Z — 13 Aug 2014

Kind of gloomy but it's pretty accurate as to the state of today's youth.

This review of Detachment (2011) was written by Jennifer Z on 13 Aug 2014.

Detachment has generally received positive reviews.

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