Review of Thumbsucker (2005) by Brooke F — 11 May 2009

I'll forgive it's lil indie idiosyncrasies...

This review of Thumbsucker (2005) was written by Brooke F on 11 May 2009.

Thumbsucker has generally received positive reviews.

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