Review of Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) by Danita S — 28 May 2009

A l'image de son heroine, le film est tantot charmant, attachant, rejouissant meme; tantot agacant & faussement libere. L'un dans l'autre, j'ai passe un vrai bon moment.

This review of Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) was written by Danita S on 28 May 2009.

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