Review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) by Ching L — 18 Feb 2015

This is just a simple story but very catching. Colin Firth and Emma Stone are amazing in here.

This review of Magic in the Moonlight (2014) was written by Ching L on 18 Feb 2015.

Magic in the Moonlight has generally received mixed reviews.

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