Review of The Spectacular Now (2013) by Riley P — 30 Apr 2015

Not your typical lovey dovey teenage movie because it focuses more on the "emotional complexity of being a teenager".

This review of The Spectacular Now (2013) was written by Riley P on 30 Apr 2015.

The Spectacular Now has generally received positive reviews.

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