Review of On the Road (2012) by Jenna G — 24 Oct 2013

Pretty interesting. it wasnt the greatest.

This review of On the Road (2012) was written by Jenna G on 24 Oct 2013.

On the Road has generally received mixed reviews.

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Pointless and dull. Not every story needs to be a movie. Also my sole reason for watching, Kristen Stewart, is top-billed but barely in it. Not cool…

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