Review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) by Angelina P — 29 May 2008

A pleasantly peculiar film.....what can I say?weird for sure,but enjoyed it!

This review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) was written by Angelina P on 29 May 2008.

A Cock and Bull Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Alan V (261) on 03 Dec 2012

It doesn't make one wit of sense but then again, this is an adaptaion of an unadaptable book so it makes sense for it not to make any sense…

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By Dominic P (123) on 09 May 2012

I've never read the novel but neither has Steve Coogan's character…

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By John M (4,356) on 07 Jun 2011

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Stands alongside -- if not above -- Adaptation as one of the best films about the process…

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