Review of Dances with Wolves (1990) by James J — 22 Dec 2009

This movie is as old as I am but the wild west astounds me... a well told story of a long lost culture....

This review of Dances with Wolves (1990) was written by James J on 22 Dec 2009.

Dances with Wolves has generally received very positive reviews.

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Tengo que admirar muchas cosas de esta pelÃcula, la cinematografia, la ambiciÃ³n, las actuaciones, y la direcciÃ³n, pero para mi tiene…

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