Review of Nim's Island (2008) by Jen W — 26 Feb 2009

Stars are only for Gerard....mmmmmmmmmmm so sexy.

This review of Nim's Island (2008) was written by Jen W on 26 Feb 2009.

Nim's Island has generally received mixed reviews.

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This was adorable. Abigail Breslin is really going to be fantastic when she gets older…

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