Review of The Breakfast Club (1985) by Ethan L — 22 May 2013

A masterpiece of coming of age social commentary. A movie that young generations needed.

This review of The Breakfast Club (1985) was written by Ethan L on 22 May 2013.

The Breakfast Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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