Review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) by Derek D — 26 Aug 2012

Sandler gives his finest performance, in PTA's bleak and outrageous comedy that has a number of parallels with Scorsese's frenetic 'After Hours'...

This review of Punch-Drunk Love (2002) was written by Derek D on 26 Aug 2012.

Punch-Drunk Love has generally received very positive reviews.

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