Review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) by Samantha S — 28 Oct 2009

I love Steve Coogan and Stephen Fry and Jeremy Northam is delicious. However, the movie is peculiar to say the least.

This review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) was written by Samantha S on 28 Oct 2009.

A Cock and Bull Story has generally received positive reviews.

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