Review of Romance & Cigarettes (2005) by Frog C — 04 Dec 2007

Like two different movies, a musical comedy and then a drama. Not for me.

This review of Romance & Cigarettes (2005) was written by Frog C on 04 Dec 2007.

Romance & Cigarettes has generally received positive reviews.

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