Review of Election (1999) by Jeff K — 07 Jan 2009

Just wicked all around. One of the best-scripted movies ever. Hilarious. And if Reese Witherspoon wasn't channeling Hillary Clinton, I'll eat my hat.

This review of Election (1999) was written by Jeff K on 07 Jan 2009.

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