Review of Jack Goes Boating (2010) by 3568 C — 01 Aug 2012

Inner city druggie slackers with psychological disorders explore romance. Eh.

This review of Jack Goes Boating (2010) was written by 3568 C on 01 Aug 2012.

Jack Goes Boating has generally received positive reviews.

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