Review of Offside (2015) by Lisa K — 06 Jul 2008

Well-meaning and well-worn in equal measure.

This review of Offside (2015) was written by Lisa K on 06 Jul 2008.

Offside has generally received very positive reviews.

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Personally, I hate sports more than anything and watching sports live or in TV is excruciating for me but I can't help but understand these…

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