Review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) by Mad M — 19 Feb 2017

Good coming of age, targeted to females. The scenes between Harrelson and Steinfeld were the best part.

This review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) was written by Mad M on 19 Feb 2017.

The Edge of Seventeen has generally received very positive reviews.

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