Review of My Dinner with Andre (1981) by Jack B — 30 Jan 2010

This movie is a heady two hour conversation between two people over dinner. Recommended if you liked Waking Life.

This review of My Dinner with Andre (1981) was written by Jack B on 30 Jan 2010.

My Dinner with Andre has generally received very positive reviews.

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