Review of Cronos (1993) by Paula L — 29 Jul 2008

Ay ay ay, Guillermo del Toro...

Ã©sta estÃ¡ muy mala...

This review of Cronos (1993) was written by Paula L on 29 Jul 2008.

Cronos has generally received positive reviews.

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