Review of A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) by Sammy S — 04 Mar 2018

Funny yet sad, unrefined yet erudite. Any true fan of modern comedy and its strange history will enjoy this film.

This review of A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) was written by Sammy S on 04 Mar 2018.

A Futile and Stupid Gesture has generally received positive reviews.

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