Review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) by Nigel M — 29 Sep 2013

Cheesy, predictable but utterly brilliant - a Scottish Mamma Mia.

This review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) was written by Nigel M on 29 Sep 2013.

Sunshine on Leith has generally received positive reviews.

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