Review of Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) by G. Brandon H — 11 Aug 2012

The cave drawings are stunning. Herzog's melodramatic narration I could have done without.

This review of Cave of Forgotten Dreams (2010) was written by G. Brandon H on 11 Aug 2012.

Cave of Forgotten Dreams has generally received positive reviews.

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