Review of Gloomy Sunday (1999) by Wesley N — 21 Jul 2007

Finally purchased this from The Penthouse Cinema yesterday. Love it.

This review of Gloomy Sunday (1999) was written by Wesley N on 21 Jul 2007.

Gloomy Sunday has generally received very positive reviews.

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