Review of I Am Sam (2014) by Tony M — 16 Jan 2010

Sean Penn is an arsehole but he sure can act.

This review of I Am Sam (2014) was written by Tony M on 16 Jan 2010.

I Am Sam has generally received positive reviews.

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