Review of Young Adult (2011) by André D — 13 Oct 2012

Theron and Oswalt are great in this and of course the writing is spectacular, but it is a very dark movie. Anything but a feel good holiday movie.

This review of Young Adult (2011) was written by André D on 13 Oct 2012.

Young Adult has generally received positive reviews.

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