Review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) by Arianne C — 25 Apr 2010

Such a beautiful movie. This is something worth watching.

This review of Cinema Paradiso (1988) was written by Arianne C on 25 Apr 2010.

Cinema Paradiso has generally received very positive reviews.

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