Review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) by Kelly B — 08 Feb 2013

Bradley Cooper should have borrowed this page from Adam Sandler's playbook.

This review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) was written by Kelly B on 08 Feb 2013.

Punch-Drunk Love has generally received very positive reviews.

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