Review of Five Easy Pieces (1970) by Mick W — 20 Jul 2013

Just thoroughly terrible. Why did people like this?

This review of Five Easy Pieces (1970) was written by Mick W on 20 Jul 2013.

Five Easy Pieces has generally received very positive reviews.

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