Review of Rocket Science (2007) by Sabrina F — 18 Aug 2008

Enjoyable quirky indie. Didn't go in the direction I was expecting.

This review of Rocket Science (2007) was written by Sabrina F on 18 Aug 2008.

Rocket Science has generally received positive reviews.

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