Review of The Girlfriend Experience (2009) by Cameron P — 06 Sep 2009

I admire the performances soderbergh elicits from his actors, and I want that poster.

This review of The Girlfriend Experience (2009) was written by Cameron P on 06 Sep 2009.

The Girlfriend Experience has generally received mixed reviews.

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