Review of The Spectacular Now (2013) by John C — 20 Dec 2014

More honest than your average teen-romance fare. Genuine and touching, the Spectacular Now heralds the arrival of two immense talents in Teller and Woodley.

This review of The Spectacular Now (2013) was written by John C on 20 Dec 2014.

The Spectacular Now has generally received positive reviews.

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