Review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) by Nick — 14 Sep 2008

Worst. movie. ever. painfully embarrassing, I'd rather go to prison then see this movie again.

This review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) was written by Nick on 14 Sep 2008.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona has generally received positive reviews.

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