Review of The Hottest August (2019) by Eli_Fjr — 29 Jan 2020

Ok enough. Worth a watch if you chillin' on a Sunday night. Prolly best to watch with close friends.

This review of The Hottest August (2019) was written by Eli_Fjr on 29 Jan 2020.

The Hottest August has generally received mixed reviews.

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