Review of What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) by Tara R — 01 Feb 2008

"You forgot the mayonnaise?!" A brilliant idea from Woody Allen.

This review of What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) was written by Tara R on 01 Feb 2008.

What's Up, Tiger Lily? has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Anna B (1,143) on 29 Jan 2010

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By Little B (77) on 05 Mar 2014

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L'idée de remonter un film entièrement en redoublant ses dialogues pour en faire une comédie parodique débile n'est pas souvent utilisée…

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By Jean-Paul S (174) on 04 Feb 2012

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