Review of Like Someone in Love (2012) by William D — 06 Mar 2013

Another mediocre film from the over-rated Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami.

This review of Like Someone in Love (2012) was written by William D on 06 Mar 2013.

Like Someone in Love has generally received positive reviews.

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