Review of Kids (2011) by Giorgio P — 13 Mar 2016

Like Larry Clarke's other film 'Bully', its a detailed and uncompromising documentation.

This review of Kids (2011) was written by Giorgio P on 13 Mar 2016.

Kids has generally received positive reviews.

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By Colton C (28) on 01 Feb 2015

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By S?Rxan H (5) on 13 Aug 2015

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By Lucas M (648) on 10 Mar 2016

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Intense. Vibrant. Disturbing. Kids shook the cinema landscape and rightly so…

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