Review of The Squid and the Whale (2005) by Vaibhav W — 30 May 2010

Achcha picture hai... just the right mix of quirky dramedy for your indie self.

This review of The Squid and the Whale (2005) was written by Vaibhav W on 30 May 2010.

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

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