Review of A Hero Never Dies (1998) by Stefano C — 23 Sep 2012

Pezzo grosso, forse un po' troppo retorico per l'annata, ma chi se ne frega...

This review of A Hero Never Dies (1998) was written by Stefano C on 23 Sep 2012.

A Hero Never Dies has generally received positive reviews.

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