Review of Milk? (2012) by Minna S — 08 Jan 2011

Convential but decent. As the subject raises emotion, the movie doesn't leave cold but I would have expected something more.

This review of Milk? (2012) was written by Minna S on 08 Jan 2011.

Milk? has generally received positive reviews.

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