Review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) by Jani B — 05 Jul 2009

Outo ja toksahteleva, mutta periaatteessa ihan viihdyttava metaelokuva elokuvasta, jota tehdaan kirjasta, josta ei voi tehda elokuvaa.

This review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) was written by Jani B on 05 Jul 2009.

A Cock and Bull Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul K (987) on 22 Aug 2011

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By Kimberley F (164) on 11 Aug 2011

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By Maria V (379) on 25 Aug 2012

Verry entertaining and true to the Sterne Novel in many ways with some characteristic Coogan stuff...Sorry, I am getting ahaed of meself…

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By Christian C (931) on 11 Mar 2016

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