Review of Big Night (1996) by Andrew W — 26 Aug 2007

Until Ratatouille, the best film about food ever made. Watching the brothers make timpano changed my life.

This review of Big Night (1996) was written by Andrew W on 26 Aug 2007.

Big Night has generally received very positive reviews.

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