Review of Agora (2009) by Benjamin F — 30 Oct 2010

Amazing movie. Weiz did a great job. Very sentimental movie.

This review of Agora (2009) was written by Benjamin F on 30 Oct 2010.

Agora has generally received positive reviews.

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