Review of Filth and Wisdom (2008) by Elvia F — 13 Nov 2008

Eugene Hutz is amazing. The movie is also quite good.

This review of Filth and Wisdom (2008) was written by Elvia F on 13 Nov 2008.

Filth and Wisdom has generally received mixed reviews.

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