Review of The Spectacular Now (2013) by Jim H — 09 Apr 2015

Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley are extraordinary. This may very well be the most realistic teen romance to ever hit the screen. Absolutely beautiful.

This review of The Spectacular Now (2013) was written by Jim H on 09 Apr 2015.

The Spectacular Now has generally received positive reviews.

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