Review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) by Pete O — 12 Oct 2007

Very funny. I love watching all of Allen's gags.

This review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) was written by Pete O on 12 Oct 2007.

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

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