Review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) by Brian M — 05 Aug 2008

First half is a great comedic road moive, the second half only gets better and more moving. Al says: check this sucker out.

This review of Everything Is Illuminated (2005) was written by Brian M on 05 Aug 2008.

Everything Is Illuminated has generally received positive reviews.

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