Review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) by Bethany T — 11 Mar 2009

Pas vraiment ce a quoi je m'attendais, bon mais pas plus.

This review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) was written by Bethany T on 11 Mar 2009.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin has generally received mixed reviews.

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