Review of Shortbus (2006) by Paula O — 04 Feb 2009

Too bad I wasn't paying attention when they were casting this...such a studious nursing student I was...

This review of Shortbus (2006) was written by Paula O on 04 Feb 2009.

Shortbus has generally received positive reviews.

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