Review of Milk? (2012) by Lyle S — 11 Jul 2012

Stellar and moving, Sean Penn shows that he's one of his generations' best. Poignant for our times.

This review of Milk? (2012) was written by Lyle S on 11 Jul 2012.

Milk? has generally received positive reviews.

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