Review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) by Angela A — 17 Jul 2008

This Movie was so Intense. It made laugh first then Cry.

This review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) was written by Angela A on 17 Jul 2008.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin has generally received mixed reviews.

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