Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Eric B — 27 Apr 2010

Will warm the heart and charm the pants off any old curmudgeon or cynic.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Eric B on 27 Apr 2010.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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