Review of Dancer in the Dark (2000) by Jennifer L — 28 Aug 2008

Another Lars Von Trier laugh riot...not! A real musical tragedy. Bjork was brilliant.

This review of Dancer in the Dark (2000) was written by Jennifer L on 28 Aug 2008.

Dancer in the Dark has generally received very positive reviews.

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