Review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) by Anne V — 13 Mar 2008

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This review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) was written by Anne V on 13 Mar 2008.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin has generally received mixed reviews.

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