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FILM DETAILS

Certificate 15

Cast Reece Thompson Anna Kendrick Nicholas D'Agosto Vincent Piazza Margo Martindale

Directors Jeffrey Blitz

Screenwriters Jeffrey Blitz

Running Time 102 minutes

Rocket Science (15)

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Plot
Looking to break out of his cycle of loneliness, a stuttering student joins the high school debate team.

Verdict
Spellbound director Jeffrey Blitz fails to recapture the magic of his spelling bee doc with his latest effort - despite the best efforts of the talented unknowns that make up the cast.


Reviewer: Helen O'Hara

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