Review of Shortbus (2006) by Harri-Pekka P — 23 Jun 2008

Ennakkokohusta poiketen elokuvan uskaliaisuus ei lahtenytkaan niinkaan rohkeista seksikohtauksista ja niiden paljoudesta, vaan enemmankin henkilohahmojen kypsasta kasittelytavasta.

This review of Shortbus (2006) was written by Harri-Pekka P on 23 Jun 2008.

Shortbus has generally received positive reviews.

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