Review of The Squid and the Whale (2005) by Gerry R — 30 Aug 2015

Well, it didn't make ME laugh. In addition it's terribly cliched and heavy-handed. Wife has affair w tennis instructor Billy Baldwin?! Yikes.

This review of The Squid and the Whale (2005) was written by Gerry R on 30 Aug 2015.

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

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