Review of Birthday Girl (2002) by Lucy H — 15 Oct 2007

What a whitty and strangely arousing film..nicole kidman is such a good actress...!

This review of Birthday Girl (2002) was written by Lucy H on 15 Oct 2007.

Birthday Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ruben A (240) on 18 Apr 2011

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