Review of Sightseers (2012) by Jeanette H — 06 Jan 2014

Nuts In May meets Bonnie and Clyde. Twisted and brilliant, and dark as asphalt.

This review of Sightseers (2012) was written by Jeanette H on 06 Jan 2014.

Sightseers has generally received positive reviews.

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