Review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) by Lou R — 13 Apr 2017

Hailee Steinfeld gives an award winning performance. Great movie!

This review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) was written by Lou R on 13 Apr 2017.

The Edge of Seventeen has generally received very positive reviews.

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