Review of Son of Rambow (2007) by Lee P — 16 Jul 2009

British curio about friendship, religion, and the magic of cinema.

This review of Son of Rambow (2007) was written by Lee P on 16 Jul 2009.

Son of Rambow has generally received positive reviews.

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