Review of Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) by Marco A — 09 Oct 2007

Beautifully disturbing, a sensation of unpredictability all along......one of Keaton's best.

This review of Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977) was written by Marco A on 09 Oct 2007.

Looking for Mr. Goodbar has generally received positive reviews.

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