Review of Delicatessen (1991) by Tatjana 'Vega' J — 16 Oct 2010

Endlessly charming. The scene with Louison blowing on Julie's forehead is just magical. Cannibalism hasn't been this silly since Jonathan Swift.

This review of Delicatessen (1991) was written by Tatjana 'Vega' J on 16 Oct 2010.

Delicatessen has generally received very positive reviews.

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