Review of Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) by Graham C — 06 Nov 2008

Oh jeez, talk about guilty pleasure. It's fun if you're a fan of Madonna.

This review of Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) was written by Graham C on 06 Nov 2008.

Desperately Seeking Susan has generally received positive reviews.

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