Review of Kids (2011) by Mark Robison for Reno Gazette-Journal — 23 Apr 2003

Powerful but exploitative raunch that preys on teens.

This review of Kids (2011) was written by Mark Robison and published by Reno Gazette-Journal on 23 Apr 2003.

Kids has generally received positive reviews.

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