Review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) by Amir B — 09 Dec 2008

I loved it. Quirky and powerful in one... it is so visually beautiful also.

This review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) was written by Amir B on 09 Dec 2008.

Everything Is Illuminated has generally received positive reviews.

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