Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Michael B — 18 May 2012

A lovely film about love of film...Very nice...

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Michael B on 18 May 2012.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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