Review of I Am Sam (2014) by Dennis W — 18 Jan 2010

Sensible and delicate! Sean Penn's best!!

This review of I Am Sam (2014) was written by Dennis W on 18 Jan 2010.

I Am Sam has generally received positive reviews.

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