Review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) by Vivian N — 23 Sep 2009

Love movie and soundtrack. alex is hilarious. "I am a premium dancer..." and "she's mentally deranged but so so friendly.".

This review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) was written by Vivian N on 23 Sep 2009.

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