Review of The Apartment (1960) by Skyler B — 22 Jan 2013

This movie is hilarious. Jack Lemmon is a champ. Worlds. Greatest. Actor.

This review of The Apartment (1960) was written by Skyler B on 22 Jan 2013.

The Apartment has generally received very positive reviews.

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