Review of Sid and Nancy (1986) by Ian C — 30 Jan 2011

Film intÃ (C)ressant, mais en mÃªme temps pas tellement ! RÃ (C)sultat ? Film plutÃ´t moyen !

This review of Sid and Nancy (1986) was written by Ian C on 30 Jan 2011.

Sid and Nancy has generally received positive reviews.

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