Review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) by Alexander C — 19 Jun 2009

Great mix of comedy and drama by the unlikely writer/director Liev Scheiber.

This review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) was written by Alexander C on 19 Jun 2009.

Everything Is Illuminated has generally received positive reviews.

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