Review of Uptown Girls (2003) by Kara F — 20 Apr 2012

A backwards coming of age fairytale with great clothes.

This review of Uptown Girls (2003) was written by Kara F on 20 Apr 2012.

Uptown Girls has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Brian M (1,664) on 07 Dec 2012

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