Review of The Glass Castle (2017) by Joel H — 13 Aug 2018

An enjoyably nostalgic film with a lot of heart.

This review of The Glass Castle (2017) was written by Joel H on 13 Aug 2018.

The Glass Castle has generally received positive reviews.

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