Review of Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) by Brian W — 19 Sep 2011

Not one of John Hughes best flicks. Craig Sheffer plays a terrific douche bag though!

This review of Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) was written by Brian W on 19 Sep 2011.

Some Kind of Wonderful has generally received positive reviews.

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