Review of Burden of Dreams (1982) by Eric H — 16 Mar 2006

This is like watching a filmmaker on crack. Well, perhaps it is watching a filmmaker on crack.

This review of Burden of Dreams (1982) was written by Eric H on 16 Mar 2006.

Burden of Dreams has generally received very positive reviews.

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