Review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) by Rick M — 23 Sep 2009

Beautifully crafted movie... Is this for real, I mean true to life story? because it may really could have happen...

This review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) was written by Rick M on 23 Sep 2009.

A Very Long Engagement has generally received very positive reviews.

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