Review of Fish Tank (2009) by Maurice D — 01 May 2010

A story about an impulsive rebelious 15 year old and her family. A rollercoaster ride I recommend you all to take! Great movie!

This review of Fish Tank (2009) was written by Maurice D on 01 May 2010.

Fish Tank has generally received very positive reviews.

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