Review of Broken Embraces (2009) by Izz C — 18 Jan 2010

Muy buena, algo diferente a lo ya acostumbrado de Almodovar pero me gusto mucho. Las escenas de "Chicas y Maletas" son muy buenas. Penelope esta excelente al igual que todos.

This review of Broken Embraces (2009) was written by Izz C on 18 Jan 2010.

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