Review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) by Lex J — 15 Sep 2014

Continuously strange but engrossing, featuring what might be the best performance of Sandler's career, under Anderson's guidance.

This review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) was written by Lex J on 15 Sep 2014.

Punch-Drunk Love has generally received very positive reviews.

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