Review of Looking for Eric (2009) by Chad S — 21 Apr 2011

Fantastic - not what I was expecting at all.

This review of Looking for Eric (2009) was written by Chad S on 21 Apr 2011.

Looking for Eric has generally received positive reviews.

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