Review of Wide Awake (2007) by Barry T — 28 Oct 2009

Very odd movie. Not my favorite Sarah Michelle Gellar movie.

This review of Wide Awake (2007) was written by Barry T on 28 Oct 2009.

Wide Awake has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Amy H (936) on 22 May 2013

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