Review of Young Adult (2011) by Aaron T — 18 Dec 2012

An engaging and hilarious feel-bad movie.

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

Young Adult has generally received positive reviews.

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Charlize Theron is perfect once again after shining as Aileen Wuornos in Monster, making it easy for us to feel sympathy towards a character…

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Young Adult does have a very disappointing third act, but everything else that came before it is great with superb characters, excellent issues…

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