Review of Sightseers (2012) by Tatsuhito K — 20 Sep 2016

Sort of as if Philomena Cunk and Barry Shitpeas starred in a serial-killer movie scripted by Half Man Half Biscuit. Which, um, sort of works...

This review of Sightseers (2012) was written by Tatsuhito K on 20 Sep 2016.

Sightseers has generally received positive reviews.

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