Review of Sightseers (2012) by Hawk L — 18 Feb 2013

Black adventure comedy from left field, knurly plot and oddball characters.

This review of Sightseers (2012) was written by Hawk L on 18 Feb 2013.

Sightseers has generally received positive reviews.

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