Review of A Shine of Rainbows (2009) by Adelisa S — 04 Jan 2013

There's a lot to like, but epic scenery wins all the awards. Beatiful Irish landscapes add to the movie quality. I love the storyline!

This review of A Shine of Rainbows (2009) was written by Adelisa S on 04 Jan 2013.

A Shine of Rainbows has generally received positive reviews.

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