Review of City of Angels (1998) by Cybil G — 29 May 2009

This is where I heard my favorite song "Iris" by Goo Goo Dolls... why do we need to bleed just to know we are alive???

This review of City of Angels (1998) was written by Cybil G on 29 May 2009.

City of Angels has generally received positive reviews.

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