Review of Take This Waltz (2011) by Nicholas H — 13 Jun 2013

Michelle Williams add life and sincerity to the eternal question: sex or chicken? An exploration of a fantasy with a well-calibrated crash back to reality.

This review of Take This Waltz (2011) was written by Nicholas H on 13 Jun 2013.

Take This Waltz has generally received positive reviews.

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