Review of Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) by Paul N — 31 Dec 2008

John Hughes forgotten and underrated classic of eighties teen angst.

This review of Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) was written by Paul N on 31 Dec 2008.

Some Kind of Wonderful has generally received positive reviews.

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