Review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) by Benjamin T — 24 Jun 2008

Great movie! Goes from serious, to hilarious, then ties it all together. Plus, Gogol Bordello and Devotchka are on the soundtrack!

This review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) was written by Benjamin T on 24 Jun 2008.

Everything Is Illuminated has generally received positive reviews.

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