Review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) by Steven B — 22 Jul 2007

One of his best. Gentle, funny, atmospheric. It is just such a feel-good film without the schmalz.

This review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) was written by Steven B on 22 Jul 2007.

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

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