Review of Arctic Tale (2007) by Christina J — 21 Aug 2008

Not quite what I thought it would be but good anyway.

This review of Arctic Tale (2007) was written by Christina J on 21 Aug 2008.

Arctic Tale has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kyle Smith (1,916) for New York Post (6,650) on 11 Jan 2012

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Icy landscapes, the cozy tones of Queen Latifah and a walrus-farting scene that rivals the campfire bean-fuelled explosions of Blazing Saddles…

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