Review of Looking for Eric (2009) by Salvador A — 24 Apr 2011

(Buscando a Eric) Me quedÃ (C) dormido poco despuÃ (C)s de salir Cantona, lo siento, vaya rollo... los franceses la agradecerÃ¡n mÃ¡s.

This review of Looking for Eric (2009) was written by Salvador A on 24 Apr 2011.

Looking for Eric has generally received positive reviews.

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