Review of True Stories (1986) by Hunter S — 02 Mar 2009

There's something I'd like to say about how awesome this movie is, but I forgot it.

This review of True Stories (1986) was written by Hunter S on 02 Mar 2009.

True Stories has generally received positive reviews.

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