Review of Sid and Nancy (1986) by Miss V — 23 Aug 2007

Such a romanticly gut wrenching tradegy music tale....<3 sid.

This review of Sid and Nancy (1986) was written by Miss V on 23 Aug 2007.

Sid and Nancy has generally received positive reviews.

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