Review of Mistress America (2015) by Greg D — 21 Jul 2016

Hip cool and trendy but dull. a student has her life upside down when she meets her soon to be step sister.

This review of Mistress America (2015) was written by Greg D on 21 Jul 2016.

Mistress America has generally received positive reviews.

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