Review of You and the Night (2013) by Camo G — 07 Mar 2014

There are moments but quite grotesque & theatrical in style overall. Lovely music scores.

Co-Starring former football icon Eric Cantona & Alain Delon Jr., son of French Cinema legend Alain Delon.

This review of You and the Night (2013) was written by Camo G on 07 Mar 2014.

You and the Night has generally received mixed reviews.

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