Review of Sunlight Jr. (2013) by Ian C — 04 Feb 2014

Collyer follows up the excellent 'Sherrybaby' with this downright depressing romantic drama. I loved it. Watts is amazing in it. One of her greatets performances as is Dillion. Serious twitch off Watts.

This review of Sunlight Jr. (2013) was written by Ian C on 04 Feb 2014.

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