Review of Among Giants (1998) by Dariusz A — 16 Jan 2011

Watch out! Bloody lovebirds over there! Finally romance that is worth watching. Starring sorely missed Pete Postlethwaite.

This review of Among Giants (1998) was written by Dariusz A on 16 Jan 2011.

Among Giants has generally received mixed reviews.

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