Review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) by Scott M — 11 Feb 2013

Lukewarm movie. Worth seeing for one line about a deranged dog.

This review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) was written by Scott M on 11 Feb 2013.

Everything Is Illuminated has generally received positive reviews.

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