Review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) by Craig Dylan W — 18 Dec 2016

Somewhat updated coming of age film. Hailee Steinfeld does a good job as an awkward teen. CDW.

This review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) was written by Craig Dylan W on 18 Dec 2016.

The Edge of Seventeen has generally received very positive reviews.

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