Review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) by Rod S — 28 Mar 2018

My favorite Paul Thomas Anderson film easily. Weird and beautiful at the same time. Also this movie has awesome music, watch it with surround sound.

This review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) was written by Rod S on 28 Mar 2018.

Punch-Drunk Love has generally received very positive reviews.

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