Review of Breakfast on Pluto (2005) by Kevin W — 19 Oct 2010

Kick ass roller coaster ride through Catholicism, Transvestite prostitution, the IRA, and of course Liam Neeson. Directed by Neil Jordan...one of my fav. directors!

This review of Breakfast on Pluto (2005) was written by Kevin W on 19 Oct 2010.

Breakfast on Pluto has generally received positive reviews.

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