Review of Broken Embraces (2009) by Rob A — 24 Jan 2010

Pedro Almodovar lo logro otra vez. Great movie.

This review of Broken Embraces (2009) was written by Rob A on 24 Jan 2010.

Broken Embraces has generally received positive reviews.

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