Review of Milk (2008) by Charles P — 23 May 2013

Sean Penn is a dynamic actor in a glorious biopic.

This review of Milk (2008) was written by Charles P on 23 May 2013.

Milk has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Sam M (1,488) on 29 Mar 2016

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