Review of Metropolitan (1990) by Chance F — 22 Aug 2009

Oh man, I want a late 80s/early 90s preppy girl haircut.

This review of Metropolitan (1990) was written by Chance F on 22 Aug 2009.

Metropolitan has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 11 Feb 2013

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