Review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) by Zoe L — 31 Dec 2010

The pace lags, and the love story is never as gripping as it's meant to be.

This review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) was written by Zoe L on 31 Dec 2010.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin has generally received mixed reviews.

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