Review of The Black Balloon (2008) by Danielle W — 12 Apr 2008

Fantastic movie. giving an accurate portrayal of the effects autism has on the entire family.

This review of The Black Balloon (2008) was written by Danielle W on 12 Apr 2008.

The Black Balloon has generally received positive reviews.

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