Review of Wonder Boys (2000) by Movie F — 26 Feb 2008

Very weird, very nice. M. Douglas as anti-hero in top form.

This review of Wonder Boys (2000) was written by Movie F on 26 Feb 2008.

Wonder Boys has generally received very positive reviews.

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