Review of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008) by Eric H — 23 Aug 2009

Better than average film although the gay sex scene was a little graphic for my sensibilities.

This review of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008) was written by Eric H on 23 Aug 2009.

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Review of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008) by Eric H — 23 Aug 2009

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A clumsy and confused adaptation that features none of the charm nor the heart of its source material…

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