Review of A Life Less Ordinary (1997) by Pierre-Marie C — 10 Nov 2007

My best movie ever !!!

Good actors (Holly Hunter isamazing), and fantastic director.

Humour, emotion ...

This review of A Life Less Ordinary (1997) was written by Pierre-Marie C on 10 Nov 2007.

A Life Less Ordinary has generally received mixed reviews.

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