Review of Young Adult (2011) by Duncan C — 25 May 2012

Charlize is great but patton steals it. great movie.

This review of Young Adult (2011) was written by Duncan C on 25 May 2012.

Young Adult has generally received positive reviews.

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By David L (3,419) on 10 Apr 2016

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