Review of New York Stories (1989) by Kareem Y — 28 Feb 2010

Scorcese's segment is alright, but the other two are nothing short of disappointing.

This review of New York Stories (1989) was written by Kareem Y on 28 Feb 2010.

New York Stories has generally received mixed reviews.

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Review of New York Stories (1989) by Kareem Y — 28 Feb 2010

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