Review of The Spectacular Now (2013) by Angelo C — 25 Jan 2014

More Catcher in the Rye than Catcher in the Rye. Bonus points for filming at iconic Athens locations.

This review of The Spectacular Now (2013) was written by Angelo C on 25 Jan 2014.

The Spectacular Now has generally received positive reviews.

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