Review of Friday Night Lights (2004) by Levi W — 25 Oct 2010

Hardly even worth it. One of those movies I actually sat completely though which is just barely above turning it off (sorry Speed Racer).

This review of Friday Night Lights (2004) was written by Levi W on 25 Oct 2010.

Friday Night Lights has generally received positive reviews.

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