Review of The Way Way Back (2013) by Taryn C — 05 Jun 2014

LOVED THIS MOVIE! I only saw one preview, and thought it looked kind of cute. Ended up going, and it is my favorite movie of the summer! Definitely a must see!

This review of The Way Way Back (2013) was written by Taryn C on 05 Jun 2014.

The Way Way Back has generally received very positive reviews.

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