Review of if.... (1968) by J K — 07 Jan 2008

Malcolm McDowell in A Clockwork Orange = Kick ass. Malcolm McDowell in Caligula = Kick ass. Malcolm McDowell in this mess? Not so much.

This review of if.... (1968) was written by J K on 07 Jan 2008.

if.... has generally received very positive reviews.

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