Review of Welcome to the Sticks (2008) by Jimmy F — 15 Nov 2008

An amazinf French comedy that delivers it all: a laugh, a tear, a good story and superb acting. One of the best French movies ever.

This review of Welcome to the Sticks (2008) was written by Jimmy F on 15 Nov 2008.

Welcome to the Sticks has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ina S (123) on 01 Apr 2010

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By Martin R (400) on 20 Mar 2010

Ma rÃ©gion natale Ã l'honneur, dans un film qui se tient beaucoup mieux que ce qu'on aurait pu imaginer. Titanic, in ta niquÃ©…

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Il faut Ãªtre franÃ§ais pour tout comprendre…

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French humour, so Mediterranean, there should be more of it around…

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