Review of Breaking the Waves (2014) by Dave G — 10 Dec 2007

Real depressing film. Not sure how anyone could enjoy this. At least 'Dancer In The Dark' had some dancing and singing going on.

This review of Breaking the Waves (2014) was written by Dave G on 10 Dec 2007.

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