Review of The Heart of the World (2000) by Zachary S — 27 Jul 2007

No second is wasted in this six minute short. Perfect.

This review of The Heart of the World (2000) was written by Zachary S on 27 Jul 2007.

The Heart of the World has generally received very positive reviews.

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