Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Travis F — 01 Jan 2014

Nostalgic with some taste of innocence view to immortals of old time cinema.Boccato cardinale.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Travis F on 01 Jan 2014.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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