Review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) by Robert D — 10 Dec 2007

A true classic..best line ever..."They always travel in pairs.".

This review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) was written by Robert D on 10 Dec 2007.

A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy has generally received mixed reviews.

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