Review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) by Jake F — 01 Apr 2010

BEST ENDING I'VE SEEN ON A FILM IN A LONG TIME!

This review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) was written by Jake F on 01 Apr 2010.

Sunset Boulevard has generally received very positive reviews.

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