Review of Funny Girl (1968) by Alexander P — 24 Jan 2012

Streisand before she becoming weird and annoying.

This review of Funny Girl (1968) was written by Alexander P on 24 Jan 2012.

Funny Girl has generally received very positive reviews.

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