Review of Carandiru (2003) by Adrian M — 20 May 2008

Perfectamente narrada, veridicamente cruel, exitosamente triste, acompaÃ±ado de un reparto unanime y una de las mejores muertes que han visto los amigos...

This review of Carandiru (2003) was written by Adrian M on 20 May 2008.

Carandiru has generally received very positive reviews.

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