Review of Prospero's Books (1991) by Joaquin B — 13 Nov 2007

The full realisation of Greenaway's vision. The movie is like hundreds of renaissance paintings stacked in front of you in rapid succession. Who needs drugs?

This review of Prospero's Books (1991) was written by Joaquin B on 13 Nov 2007.

Prospero's Books has generally received positive reviews.

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