Review of Smash and Grab: The Story of the Pink Panthers (2013) by Mark P — 16 Oct 2014

One of the best documentaries I have ever viewed!

This review of Smash and Grab: The Story of the Pink Panthers (2013) was written by Mark P on 16 Oct 2014.

Smash and Grab: The Story of the Pink Panthers has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Nicolas Rapold (488) for The New York Times (9,847) on 29 Jul 2013

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By Alan Scherstuhl (679) for Village Voice (8,525) on 04 Aug 2013

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By Wes Greene (110) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 25 Jul 2013

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By Carlos D (596) on 16 Apr 2014

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