Review of Thumbsucker (2005) by Rebekah E — 02 Oct 2007

Lou Pucci is excellent in this movie, as are the pace and plot. This is a movie I am able to watch over and over.

This review of Thumbsucker (2005) was written by Rebekah E on 02 Oct 2007.

Thumbsucker has generally received positive reviews.

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