Review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) by Nathaniel M — 08 Feb 2013

I definitely prefer PTA's more recent turn in style, with There Will Be Blood and The Master. I would actually go so far to say that this movie is overrated.

This review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) was written by Nathaniel M on 08 Feb 2013.

Punch-Drunk Love has generally received very positive reviews.

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