Review of Modern Romance (1981) by Dave Kehr for Chicago Reader — 01 Jan 2000

The first part of the film is farcical and very funny.

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This review of Modern Romance (1981) was written by Dave Kehr and published by Chicago Reader on 01 Jan 2000.

Modern Romance has generally received positive reviews.

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