Review of The Do-Deca-Pentathlon (2012) by Dustin M — 10 Jul 2012

Small but sweet film about brotherly love and animosity. Not a false move in it.

This review of The Do-Deca-Pentathlon (2012) was written by Dustin M on 10 Jul 2012.

The Do-Deca-Pentathlon has generally received mixed reviews.

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