Review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) by Liam B — 17 Jan 2008

This, along with Zodiac and Across The Universe, was the best movie I saw this year. Seeing it again tonight. WHOO.

This review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) was written by Liam B on 17 Jan 2008.

A Cock and Bull Story has generally received positive reviews.

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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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A bloody funny comedy that isn't quite what you expect. Seek it out, especially if you are a Coogan or Brydon fan…

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