Review of Blue Valentine (2010) by Sashi A — 15 Apr 2013

I don't know what film the other reviewers watched but this is just boring, long and unnecessary.

Sorry Ryan (Gosling), I watched this for you. Disappointing.

This review of Blue Valentine (2010) was written by Sashi A on 15 Apr 2013.

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