Review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) by Enya-Evelyn S — 15 Dec 2006

Romance at it's best. Set in Greece during WWII. Nicholas Cage and Penelope Cruz make the ultimate couple in this movie.

This review of Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001) was written by Enya-Evelyn S on 15 Dec 2006.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin has generally received mixed reviews.

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