Review of Shortbus (2006) by Kris H — 06 Jan 2012

Amazingly gentle for all its explicitness; I commend John Cameron Mitchell's impulses in making this film.

This review of Shortbus (2006) was written by Kris H on 06 Jan 2012.

Shortbus has generally received positive reviews.

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