Review of Candy Mountain (1988) by Gordon B — 15 Sep 2007

It became slow but become a good road movie after all.

This review of Candy Mountain (1988) was written by Gordon B on 15 Sep 2007.

Candy Mountain has generally received positive reviews.

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