Review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) by Andrew B — 28 Mar 2009

This movie is flawless. It shows the harsh reality of growing up......Todd Solondz is a genius!

This review of Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) was written by Andrew B on 28 Mar 2009.

Welcome to the Dollhouse has generally received very positive reviews.

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