Review of Dancer in the Dark (2000) by Anthony P — 01 Apr 2010

Devastating. Have something light-hearted lined up for afterwards...

This review of Dancer in the Dark (2000) was written by Anthony P on 01 Apr 2010.

Dancer in the Dark has generally received very positive reviews.

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