Review of Skyfall (2012) by Brendan H — 16 Apr 2014

Stupid. Stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid. It so wants to be not stupid. It fails.

This review of Skyfall (2012) was written by Brendan H on 16 Apr 2014.

Skyfall has generally received very positive reviews.

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