Review of Love and Death (1975) by Kevin M. W — 13 Apr 2012

Fun, clever and insanely entertaining this early Woody Allen may be one of his best.

This review of Love and Death (1975) was written by Kevin M. W on 13 Apr 2012.

Love and Death has generally received very positive reviews.

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