Review of Bright Star (2009) by Colleen T — 15 Jan 2011

What a beautiful romantic movie, loved and it was so innocent, we have lost it, that sort of love does exist, it has gonee!!!

This review of Bright Star (2009) was written by Colleen T on 15 Jan 2011.

Bright Star has generally received positive reviews.

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