Review of Alice's Restaurant (1969) by Michelle K — 24 Jul 2007

I don't like the ending, but this movie is so ironic!

This review of Alice's Restaurant (1969) was written by Michelle K on 24 Jul 2007.

Alice's Restaurant has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kitty M (62) on 20 Aug 2007

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By Private U (13,627) on 04 Nov 2007

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