Review of Birthday Girl (2002) by Jeffrey L — 31 Aug 2008

How strange is it to nearly have a crash on Ben Chaplin after this movie?

Anaway. I mostly remember asking myself what the costume designer was thinking when she/he did their job.

This review of Birthday Girl (2002) was written by Jeffrey L on 31 Aug 2008.

Birthday Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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