Review of Sunshine Cleaning (2008) by Benjamin F — 23 May 2011

I love dark comedies like these. Ironically it was a pretty light movie.

This review of Sunshine Cleaning (2008) was written by Benjamin F on 23 May 2011.

Sunshine Cleaning has generally received positive reviews.

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