Review of The Spectacular Now (2013) by Krissy M — 09 Feb 2014

I loved everything but the ending! it was so heartbreaking and real, and really was like a shot in the heart.

This review of The Spectacular Now (2013) was written by Krissy M on 09 Feb 2014.

The Spectacular Now has generally received positive reviews.

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