Review of Gregory's Girl (1980) by English C — 10 Apr 2012

Very Scottish. A great, unindulgent and unsentimental snapshot of awkward teenager life. Not much plot, but it didn't need one anyway.

This review of Gregory's Girl (1980) was written by English C on 10 Apr 2012.

Gregory's Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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