Review of Suburbia (1984) by Daniel M — 18 Dec 2007

Loooove this movie, I can watch it over and over, perfect student film, great look on bored youth with nothing to do. SEE IT!!

This review of Suburbia (1984) was written by Daniel M on 18 Dec 2007.

Suburbia has generally received positive reviews.

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