Review of Welcome to the Rileys (2010) by Alan O — 12 Feb 2011

Excellent adult drama covering all sorts of social issues.

James Gandolfini impresses while Kristen Stewart proves there is life after pretty vampires.

This review of Welcome to the Rileys (2010) was written by Alan O on 12 Feb 2011.

Welcome to the Rileys has generally received positive reviews.

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By Patricia I (12) on 13 Sep 2012

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By Brian L (763) on 11 Aug 2012

Gandolfini is great. Kristen Stewart is good, if still a bit awkward. The story works, it's nice…

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