Review of You Can Count on Me (2000) by Colleen K — 14 Aug 2007

This is a quiet movie that revolves entirely around very simple characters in a very simple setting... and ends up being extraordinary somehow.

This review of You Can Count on Me (2000) was written by Colleen K on 14 Aug 2007.

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

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