Review of Somersault (2004) by Wayne H — 15 Jun 2007

Excellent film about a misunderstood lonely young woman.

This review of Somersault (2004) was written by Wayne H on 15 Jun 2007.

Somersault has generally received positive reviews.

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The coming-of-age theme has been done to death and this film adds nothing new. A dreadfully dull, paint-by-numbers indie film…

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