Review of Desert Hearts (1985) by Yannick M — 14 Mar 2007

The love scenes were contrived and the ending left me ... limp? I don't know, just not into a lesbian rendition of My Fair Lady.

This review of Desert Hearts (1985) was written by Yannick M on 14 Mar 2007.

Desert Hearts has generally received positive reviews.

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