Review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) by Panos M — 22 Aug 2013

It's worth watching just for the beautiful Ionian landscapes.

This review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) was written by Panos M on 22 Aug 2013.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin has generally received mixed reviews.

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