Review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) by Megan A — 27 Jan 2009

Absolutely perfectly what I needed to watch last night! I adored the soundtrack! I laughed, I cried, I laughed... haven't read the book... don't know that I want to... charming, charming film...

This review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) was written by Megan A on 27 Jan 2009.

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