Review of Little Children (2006) by Dallas B — 27 Mar 2011

Clever title for a not so clever film. Might as been called Not Another Film About Adultery...

This review of Little Children (2006) was written by Dallas B on 27 Mar 2011.

Little Children has generally received very positive reviews.

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