Review of The Wackness (2008) by Jessica B — 25 Feb 2009

Soundtrack is great. Great coming of age film. One of the better 2008 movies. Break out fole for Josh Peck who is known for his Disney work.

This review of The Wackness (2008) was written by Jessica B on 25 Feb 2009.

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