Review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) by Aaron B — 20 Nov 2016

Funny and Heatwarming, with great performances by Hailee Steinfeld and Woody Harrelson!

This review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) was written by Aaron B on 20 Nov 2016.

The Edge of Seventeen has generally received very positive reviews.

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