Review of The Squid and the Whale (2005) by Edgarp. — 20 Apr 2006

Extremely unpleasant and ugly. You will have to shower after watching it.

This review of The Squid and the Whale (2005) was written by Edgarp. on 20 Apr 2006.

The Squid and the Whale has generally received very positive reviews.

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