Review of The Landlord (1970) by Pierluigi P — 30 Apr 2012

Hal Ashby's debut film is very honest, witty and funny. The dramatic twist is poignant, though for me it disembalances the perfect farcical tone it had at first.

This review of The Landlord (1970) was written by Pierluigi P on 30 Apr 2012.

The Landlord has generally received positive reviews.

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