Review of The Curiosity of Chance (2006) by Robbie R — 21 Jan 2011

Your basic "fitting into high school while gay" movie...though one in which most everyone speaks English with a Dutch accent. Added bonus!

This review of The Curiosity of Chance (2006) was written by Robbie R on 21 Jan 2011.

The Curiosity of Chance has generally received positive reviews.

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By Eric R (1,431) on 22 Jan 2009

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