Review of Thumbsucker (2005) by Geraldine A — 12 Jan 2008

Thumb sucker is pretty mediocre but I did enjoy the actors.

This review of Thumbsucker (2005) was written by Geraldine A on 12 Jan 2008.

Thumbsucker has generally received positive reviews.

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