Review of Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) by Laurie I — 18 May 2009

Used to watch it while frying on acid - never seen it sober so I dunno.

This review of Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) was written by Laurie I on 18 May 2009.

Pink Floyd: The Wall has generally received very positive reviews.

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