Review of High Spirits (1988) by Emma K — 09 Sep 2007

A Childhood favorate, I can't believe its a Neil Jordan film!

This review of High Spirits (1988) was written by Emma K on 09 Sep 2007.

High Spirits has generally received mixed reviews.

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When I was a kid I liked this movie because The Gutte was in it, now I like it despite The Gutte being in it lol .But seriously, is that Liam…

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