Review of City of Angels (1998) by Patricia D — 18 Jul 2009

WINGS OF DESIRE. Why do they remake crap US movies out of great European films? SEE THE ORIGINAL DIRECTED BY WIN WINDERS WITH THE GREAT BRUNO GANZ!!!

This review of City of Angels (1998) was written by Patricia D on 18 Jul 2009.

City of Angels has generally received positive reviews.

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