Review of Run & Jump (2014) by An N — 16 Jul 2014

Like watching paint dry. Only less fun ...

This review of Run & Jump (2014) was written by An N on 16 Jul 2014.

Run & Jump has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mike Mccahill (552) for The Guardian (2,969) on 21 Sep 2014

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