Review of You Can Count on Me (2000) by Carla L — 17 Jun 2009

Poignant, mesmerizing, unbelievably well-acted.

This review of You Can Count on Me (2000) was written by Carla L on 17 Jun 2009.

You Can Count on Me has generally received very positive reviews.

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