Review of Son of Rambow (2007) by Stephen R — 18 Feb 2011

A charming, nostalgic film about a children's production of a sequel to Rambo told with some humor and a little predictability.

This review of Son of Rambow (2007) was written by Stephen R on 18 Feb 2011.

Son of Rambow has generally received positive reviews.

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