Review of Frank & Lola (2016) by Mary M — 11 Jun 2016

A smoldering, sexy debut. Vegas, Paris, food, and international plot twists make this psychosexual neo-noir a delicious way to spend an evening.

This review of Frank & Lola (2016) was written by Mary M on 11 Jun 2016.

Frank & Lola has generally received mixed reviews.

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