Review of Romance & Cigarettes (2005) by Joseph G — 20 Mar 2008

This movie is so wise that it is confident enough to break away from stereotypical nonsense. It invents its own nonsense. Pretty awesome.

This review of Romance & Cigarettes (2005) was written by Joseph G on 20 Mar 2008.

Romance & Cigarettes has generally received positive reviews.

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