Review of Son of Rambow (2007) by Ross C — 23 Feb 2009

Very funny film with a great cast of bonkers characters.

This review of Son of Rambow (2007) was written by Ross C on 23 Feb 2009.

Son of Rambow has generally received positive reviews.

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