Review of Bright Star (2009) by Kellie P — 19 Jul 2010

A beautiful yet tragic story that is brought to life by a fantastic cast.

This review of Bright Star (2009) was written by Kellie P on 19 Jul 2010.

Bright Star has generally received positive reviews.

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