Review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) by King L — 14 May 2014

Woody Allen discovers sex, love and the metaphysical in this whimsical romantic comedy set in the early 1900s. Best line, "How can it be disgusting, I don't have my clothes off yet!".

This review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) was written by King L on 14 May 2014.

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

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