Review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) by Nathalie D — 05 Nov 2008

(Edit) A great movie.Creative and funnier than I thought it would be. Also, Jodie Foster speaking French?!! Fantastic surprise.

This review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) was written by Nathalie D on 05 Nov 2008.

A Very Long Engagement has generally received very positive reviews.

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