Review of House of Pleasures (2011) by Jerem M — 10 Sep 2012

Nobody makes sex as boring as the French.

This review of House of Pleasures (2011) was written by Jerem M on 10 Sep 2012.

House of Pleasures has generally received positive reviews.

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Difficile d'embarquer dans l'histoire car pas d'action à suivre. Juste du voyeurisme. je vais essayer de nouveau mais…

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By Yann F (92) on 08 Feb 2012

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 09 Feb 2012

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By Omar A (385) on 28 Apr 2012

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By Film4 Staff (125) for Film4 (1,522) on 25 Jan 2012

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