Review of The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002) by Chris J — 04 May 2006

Cool movie about a group of friends and not a bad book, if you can find it.

This review of The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002) was written by Chris J on 04 May 2006.

The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys has generally received positive reviews.

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By Christina A (226) on 29 Mar 2010

This film was so weird and messed up...not in the good way either…

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