Review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) by Jimmy M — 24 Apr 2008

Vry good story. MOving, and romantic. I love her determination to find her man. Its pure, sincere and unreal. But we gotta have something right?

This review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) was written by Jimmy M on 24 Apr 2008.

A Very Long Engagement has generally received very positive reviews.

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