Review of Wonder Boys (2000) by Christopher K — 19 Aug 2009

An interesting movie, good acting and interesting choices, but overall a rather strange and uncertain journey...

This review of Wonder Boys (2000) was written by Christopher K on 19 Aug 2009.

Wonder Boys has generally received very positive reviews.

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