Review of Prince: Sign 'o' the Times (1987) by Ripö M — 01 Dec 2010

I should know better than to watch any movie starring Prince. Great album, nonexistent plot, completely insubstantial.

This review of Prince: Sign 'o' the Times (1987) was written by Ripö M on 01 Dec 2010.

Prince: Sign 'o' the Times has generally received very positive reviews.

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