Review of Love and Death (1975) by Brian C — 20 Aug 2007

Possibly the funniest film I've seen...the last "just funny" movie Woody shot before he started to get "serious...".

This review of Love and Death (1975) was written by Brian C on 20 Aug 2007.

Love and Death has generally received very positive reviews.

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