Review of Spike Island (2012) by Lauren P — 25 Jun 2013

Amazing film, great casting, great music, making everyone nostalgic for the 90s. 10/10.

This review of Spike Island (2012) was written by Lauren P on 25 Jun 2013.

Spike Island has generally received mixed reviews.

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So I was never really a Baggy but I guess I kind of flirted with the Madchester scene and did really like the Stone Roses and other groups…

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