Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Briain D — 09 Dec 2013

I balled my eyes out. The little kid really makes you fall in love with him as he grows.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Briain D on 09 Dec 2013.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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