Review of The Fantasticks (2000) by Andrew J — 06 Jul 2007

Better on stage... but still, a truly fantastick film (teehee).

This review of The Fantasticks (2000) was written by Andrew J on 06 Jul 2007.

The Fantasticks has generally received mixed reviews.

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