Review of Finding Forrester (2000) by Brandon D — 16 Apr 2008

Excellent movie. Sean Connery plays an unforgettable asshole that helps show the true side of a ghetto kid from the Bronx about his unbelievable writing talent.

This review of Finding Forrester (2000) was written by Brandon D on 16 Apr 2008.

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