Review of Waitress (2007) by Hate Y — 28 Oct 2009

A quirky film and amusing at times. Not that bad.

This review of Waitress (2007) was written by Hate Y on 28 Oct 2009.

Waitress has generally received positive reviews.

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Actress Adrienne Shelly's first-and-last directorial effort (it was released post-humously, after her tragic death), is a bitter-sweet send-off…

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