Review of It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) by Jah-Mal C — 25 Feb 2012

Refreshingly original movie with so many laughs despite being centred on such a serious health issue! You gotta see it!

This review of It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) was written by Jah-Mal C on 25 Feb 2012.

It's Kind of a Funny Story has generally received positive reviews.

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