Review of Observe and Report (2009) by Leslie M — 08 Jan 2012

I'll never think of that Pixies song the same way again...

This review of Observe and Report (2009) was written by Leslie M on 08 Jan 2012.

Observe and Report has generally received mixed reviews.

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