Review of Murmur of the Heart (1971) by Private U — 01 Aug 2008

Full of youth cruelty, sex, incest, and drugs. This kid is my hero. Maybe because he's such a jerk.

This review of Murmur of the Heart (1971) was written by Private U on 01 Aug 2008.

Murmur of the Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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