Review of The Girlfriend Experience (2009) by An L — 29 Sep 2009

Flick that depicts a normal life situation. probadly I watch this because of Sasha Grey and the election content in the movie.

This review of The Girlfriend Experience (2009) was written by An L on 29 Sep 2009.

The Girlfriend Experience has generally received mixed reviews.

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