Review of Young Adult (2011) by Millicent H — 11 Sep 2017

I thought this movie was awesome. The acting is wonderful and it truly shows depression up close, while making it comical at the same time.

This review of Young Adult (2011) was written by Millicent H on 11 Sep 2017.

Young Adult has generally received positive reviews.

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