Review of The Spectacular Now (2013) by Haunani B — 19 Mar 2016

Mediocre at best. This is a movie that has been done a million times.

This review of The Spectacular Now (2013) was written by Haunani B on 19 Mar 2016.

The Spectacular Now has generally received positive reviews.

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