Review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) by Bill B — 22 Nov 2016

Superbly written and acted. Closer in kind to Juno and Perks than Clueless or MeanGirls. Well worth the price of a ticket.

This review of The Edge of Seventeen (2016) was written by Bill B on 22 Nov 2016.

The Edge of Seventeen has generally received very positive reviews.

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