Review of Young Adult (2011) by Jennifer B — 18 Dec 2012

Entertaining in a really sick way. I really enjoyed Diablo Cody's writing & Charlize Theron's performance.

This review of Young Adult (2011) was written by Jennifer B on 18 Dec 2012.

Young Adult has generally received positive reviews.

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