Review of Sightseers (2012) by Simon B — 01 Jun 2013

A GREAT British comedy with GREAT British humor but also a very dark side to it, absolutely loved it.

This review of Sightseers (2012) was written by Simon B on 01 Jun 2013.

Sightseers has generally received positive reviews.

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