Review of Romance & Cigarettes (2005) by Sunil J — 24 Oct 2008

I don't get what's interesting about this movie. It didn't seem to have a flow to it all.

This review of Romance & Cigarettes (2005) was written by Sunil J on 24 Oct 2008.

Romance & Cigarettes has generally received positive reviews.

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