Review of Young Adult (2011) by Jenn C — 05 May 2012

Spontaneous, entertaining, a plot of devasted life that woman could have.

This review of Young Adult (2011) was written by Jenn C on 05 May 2012.

Young Adult has generally received positive reviews.

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Charlize Theron embraces her lack of congeniality with a remarkable combination of resentment, hostility, and self-hatred that is both uncomfortable…

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

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A moving story about a woman who tries to relive her glory days by going back to her hometown and getting her high school sweetheart back…

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