Review of Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) by Michael L — 26 Nov 2009

This is the greatest car movie without a plot ever!!!

This review of Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) was written by Michael L on 26 Nov 2009.

Two-Lane Blacktop has generally received very positive reviews.

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