Review of Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) by William W — 28 Dec 2007

So mellow...Warren Oates is nothing like I thought he would be, which is exactly how I like him.

This review of Two-Lane Blacktop (1971) was written by William W on 28 Dec 2007.

Two-Lane Blacktop has generally received very positive reviews.

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