Review of Milk? (2012) by Alix W — 30 Jun 2012

Sean Penn deserved the Oscar, there is no doubt about that. This movie made me cry...

This review of Milk? (2012) was written by Alix W on 30 Jun 2012.

Milk? has generally received positive reviews.

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