Review of Milk? (2012) by Marnie Z — 12 Feb 2012

Just not crazy for this....I don't tend to like Van Sant films...

This review of Milk? (2012) was written by Marnie Z on 12 Feb 2012.

Milk? has generally received positive reviews.

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