Review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) by Artur C — 23 Oct 2010

Movie was ok but the music was really good.

This review of Buena Vista Social Club (1999) was written by Artur C on 23 Oct 2010.

Buena Vista Social Club has generally received very positive reviews.

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