Review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) by James M — 19 Sep 2008

This film was okay. A young Daniel Day Lewis is definitely the stand out. He was the reason why I watched the film to begin with.

This review of My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) was written by James M on 19 Sep 2008.

My Beautiful Laundrette has generally received positive reviews.

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