Review of Torch Song Trilogy (1988) by Olly T — 27 Oct 2007

My absolute favourite "gay movie"... Both Harvey Fierstein and Anne Bancroft are amazing, and Matthew Broderick looks so cute... if you havent seen it yet then you really should...

This review of Torch Song Trilogy (1988) was written by Olly T on 27 Oct 2007.

Torch Song Trilogy has generally received very positive reviews.

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How good is Anne Bancroft? Without her this film would have been pleasant enough but wouldn't have had much spine…

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By Damienne P (1) on 24 Dec 2008

Amour, rire, larmes et paillettes... Avec la toujours sublime Anne Bancroft et la voix d'Harvey Fierstein... A voir et Ã revoir, en VO uniquement…

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I know you'll find this hard to comprehend, but I want more out of life than meeting a pretty face and sitting down on it…

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The premise was really good,the plot ws really good,but something was not satisfying for me…

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Wonderful moving piece. A classic. Probably my favourite film…

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