Review of Pink Flamingos (1976) by Alex S — 22 Mar 2009

The second funniest movie I've ever seen. It's truly a timeless classic.

This review of Pink Flamingos (1976) was written by Alex S on 22 Mar 2009.

Pink Flamingos has generally received mixed reviews.

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