Review of Shortbus (2006) by Nirupam S — 05 Apr 2008

Watch it just for the "national anthem" scene.

This review of Shortbus (2006) was written by Nirupam S on 05 Apr 2008.

Shortbus has generally received positive reviews.

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Review of Shortbus (2006) by Nirupam S — 05 Apr 2008

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Pushing boundaries and opening up conversation…

It's funny, I didn't really like this movie when I saw it the first time. I remember I was sort of rushed…

New York is where everyone comes to be forgiven.'' A group of New Yorkers get caught up in their romantic-sexual milieu converge at an underground…

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