Review of Reality Bites (1994) by Aleks M — 06 Jun 2008

Interesting take on Generation X.

Part love story, part documentary.

Very good, 90's ending.

This review of Reality Bites (1994) was written by Aleks M on 06 Jun 2008.

Reality Bites has generally received positive reviews.

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