Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by John M — 30 Jan 2016

Sweet, tender, happy and sad by times, one of my all time favourites.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by John M on 30 Jan 2016.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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