Review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) by Chris C — 13 Oct 2007

Good, but Woody's first movie after more than 10 years that is less than thoroughly solid.

This review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) was written by Chris C on 13 Oct 2007.

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

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By Jules E (66) on 17 Dec 2011

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By Melvin W (605) on 12 Aug 2011

It's quite dry for the most part, but the silly handling and appropriate cheesiness of the atmosphere, not to mention the hopelessly about-face…

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By Liam B (238) on 19 May 2013

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By Rick Q (325) on 21 Jan 2012

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