Review of Looking for Eric (2009) by Callum F — 03 Jan 2010

An entertaining enjoyable film but the plot has to be more substantial to earn it a place among the best.

This review of Looking for Eric (2009) was written by Callum F on 03 Jan 2010.

Looking for Eric has generally received positive reviews.

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