Review of The Spectacular Now (2013) by Rodney L — 17 Jan 2014

A beautiful, real film filled with delicately comprised layers that engross you to the very end.

This review of The Spectacular Now (2013) was written by Rodney L on 17 Jan 2014.

The Spectacular Now has generally received positive reviews.

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