Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Corey C — 11 Jun 2012

Unabashedly sentimental and completely entertaining.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Corey C on 11 Jun 2012.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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