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Review of The Girlfriend Experience (2009) by Alexander B — 21 Oct 2009

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Very nicely shot... but no sex despite starring porn star Sasha Grey (but I think/hope that's the point).

This review of The Girlfriend Experience (2009) was written by Alexander B on 21 Oct 2009.

The Girlfriend Experience has generally received mixed reviews.

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