Review of Laurel Canyon (2003) by Ryan H — 26 Sep 2007

Beautiful, atmospheric, sexy and at times, heartbreaking. Not for everyone but definitely in my top 5.

This review of Laurel Canyon (2003) was written by Ryan H on 26 Sep 2007.

Laurel Canyon has generally received positive reviews.

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