Review of Looking for Eric (2009) by Melissa M — 03 Jan 2010

Loved this film. Found it very entertaining and funny in parts making it a nice wee feel good movie for a Saturday afternoon :).

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

Looking for Eric has generally received positive reviews.

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