Review of Midnight Special (2016) by Allison B — 31 Mar 2016

Good beginning..mediocre middle and stupid ending. ..and WAY to many long pseudo meaningful glances. .blah.

This review of Midnight Special (2016) was written by Allison B on 31 Mar 2016.

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