Review of Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012) by Geoffrey T — 18 Jul 2012

The best concert film I've ever seen, and I love concert films.

This review of Shut Up and Play the Hits (2012) was written by Geoffrey T on 18 Jul 2012.

Shut Up and Play the Hits has generally received very positive reviews.

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