Review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) by Kent L — 30 Dec 2006

One of the better WWII films. We never really get to see what the italian front was like.

This review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) was written by Kent L on 30 Dec 2006.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin has generally received mixed reviews.

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