Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Robert C — 05 Mar 2015

Cheesecake Factory-portioned sentimentality, with a side of sentimentality.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Robert C on 05 Mar 2015.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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