Review of Australia (2008) by Céline D — 26 May 2012

Des paysages sublimes, une grande histoire, un Hugh à croquer (surtout quand il se douche au jerrycan), un Out of Africa en Australie...

This review of Australia (2008) was written by Céline D on 26 May 2012.

Australia has generally received positive reviews.

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