Review of Drunkboat (2012) by Tom B — 16 Jul 2012

A surprisingly artistic release in a sea of commercial productions. Malkovich delivers!

This review of Drunkboat (2012) was written by Tom B on 16 Jul 2012.

Drunkboat has generally received negative reviews.

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