Review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) by Seals A — 23 Feb 2007

Very good movie. It is odd to watch people talk about reading books rather than reading books.

This review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) was written by Seals A on 23 Feb 2007.

84 Charing Cross Road has generally received very positive reviews.

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