Review of Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) by Michael S — 27 Aug 2007

Incredibly boring. I had faith in you, John Schlesinger. Please stop making shit. Glenda Jackson is gorgeous, though.

This review of Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971) was written by Michael S on 27 Aug 2007.

Sunday Bloody Sunday has generally received positive reviews.

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