Review of Slackers (2002) by Amie * — 12 Feb 2008

One of my favorites. Schwartzman is excellent in this movie along with every other one he has done.

This review of Slackers (2002) was written by Amie * on 12 Feb 2008.

Slackers has generally received mixed reviews.

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