Review of Chéri (2009) by Laura L — 18 Jul 2009

THERE ARE NOOO WORDS.....

Breathtaking, amazing, wow wow wow.

This review of Chéri (2009) was written by Laura L on 18 Jul 2009.

Chéri has generally received mixed reviews.

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By John A (1,813) on 28 May 2011

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I adore this film is because of Michelle and Rupert…

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By Jose Felix M (11) on 16 Oct 2010

Vale la pena ver a Michelle Pfeiffer en este papel. Nadie puede interpretar a una prostituta de lujo y adinerada con tanta elegancia y estilo…

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