Review of Young Adult (2011) by Tony M — 22 Apr 2013

...Another gem produced by Jason Reitman. Charlize Theron and Patton Oswalt were great. A great dark comedy...

This review of Young Adult (2011) was written by Tony M on 22 Apr 2013.

Young Adult has generally received positive reviews.

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