Review of Gloomy Sunday (1999) by Queenie C — 22 May 2010

Love the story. love the song. can there be really love like this though?

This review of Gloomy Sunday (1999) was written by Queenie C on 22 May 2010.

Gloomy Sunday has generally received very positive reviews.

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