Review of The King of Comedy (1982) by Lia J — 06 Jul 2011

I thought this movie was darkly funny and captivating. The characters are so intersting...

This review of The King of Comedy (1982) was written by Lia J on 06 Jul 2011.

The King of Comedy has generally received very positive reviews.

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